Respiratory Care Intern - Respiratory Care Services - Rotating
Core
Provides advanced respiratory care to patients of all ages (neonates to geriatrics) in intensive care, acute care, and emergency settings under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Role type
Clinical Respiratory Care Intern
Builds
Patient care services and respiratory therapy support for VCU Health System
Domain
Healthcare / Respiratory Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
airway management, ventilator management, blood gas analysis, tracheostomy care, medication administration, equipment sterilization, BLS techniques
Preferred skills
previous hospital/medical background
Technologies
ventilators, spirometry equipment, resuscitation devices
Responsibilities
Perform basic spirometry, airway clearance, and suctioning; manage ventilators and tracheostomies; administer medications; analyze blood gases; clean and calibrate respiratory equipment; respond to medical codes and pages; assist with patient transportation.
Seniority
Intern, supervised clinical role