Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to coincide with your school schedule? UPMC Shadyside is hiring Respiratory Care Interns to work on a casual basis to support their Respiratory Care Services department. UPMC Shadyside is an ANCC Magnet recognized hospital since 2012. It is located at the center of Pittsburgh’s young professional neighborhood. UPMC Shadyside is a recognized leader in oncology, a renowned teaching hospital, and a center for ongoing cutting-edge research. Students who have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care are encouraged to apply today!

　　Respiratory Care Interns (students) will develop the ability to gain additional clinical experience and knowledge prior to the completion of their education in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care program and their subsequent credentialing as a licensed RCP. The Intern will be under the direct supervision of the Educational Coordinator, Respiratory Supervisor or their designee. The Intern will be assigned to a RCP at all times. The procedures that an Intern can perform while assigned to a RCP will be outlined below. Responsible for the administration of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities of Respiratory Care in the general medical/surgical units observing all necessary precautions during therapy in order to prevent any adverse effects from occurring. Responsible for the care of equipment, economical use of supplies and utilities and cleanliness in the department and work areas.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Participate in clinical research projects as required

　　Maintain accurate records as required by department standards

　　Communicate with all other healthcare personnel regarding the care of the patient

　　Perform chest physiotherapy according to department standards

　　Assist in the transport of patients requiring respiratory support

　　Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen as prescribed or according to departmental procedures

　　The intern must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the area of the patients served and know the principles of growth and development over their lifespan.

　　Perform flutter valve therapy according to department standards

　　Document interactions with and care given to the patient in the medical record and/or hospital information system

　　Perform arterial punctures (radial and brachial arteries only) and analyze samples maintaining asepsis and quality as per department standards

　　Personal cleanliness and courtesy is a must at all times.

　　Administer IPPB therapy as prescribed or according to departmental procedures

　　Perform simple bedside pulmonary function testing and calculation

　　The intern must possess the ability to assess and interpret patient data needed to identify each patient's requirements related to his or her age specific needs.

　　Transport and change respiratory equipment on the general patient units throughout the hospital and maintain associated records in an organized and legible manner.

　　Clean, disinfect and/or sterilize all respiratory equipment

　　Complete all mandatory and hospital competencies

　　Exhibit and practice service excellence by actively seeking, listening and responding to the needs of patients, their family, physicians, staff and others

　　Administer BiPAP/CPAP as prescribed or according to department policy/procedure

　　Utilize Customer Relations principles

　　Prepare and administer humidification and nebulization therapy under controlled temperature and saturation levels

　　Perform evaluation of therapy objectives to determine the patient's needs

　　Provide equipment for the therapy mentioned above and perform minor repairs, maintenance and calibration as per department standards

　　Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to include the establishment of an airway, ventilatory support and external cardiac massage

　　Perform incentive spirometry according to department standards

　　Perform PEP therapy according to department standards

　　Prepare and administer aerosolized drugs and drug mixtures as prescribed (i.e. bronchodilator, antibiotics, antibacterials, wetting agents, enzymes, steroids, etc.)

　　Must be familiar with and follow the hospital and department policies and procedures

　　Attend and participate in department meetings, conferences and inservices as able upgrading your knowledge of respiratory and/or related fields to a level as acceptable as department standard

　　Ensure that all patient charges are entered daily

　　Perform resting, titration, exercise and nocturnal oximetry studies

　　Replace oxygen and other compressed gas cylinders used for the respiratory care of patients and monitor and change the compressed gas cylinder banks when indicated

　　Disassemble and prepare respiratory equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization

　　Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory CareThe intern must register for the Internship/Preceptorship each semester/quarter.

　　The intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　Act 34

　　Certified in CPR

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran