RESP THERAPY INTERN

Job description

Overview

nRespiratory Therapy Intern

nPRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts

nParkwest Overview:

nParkwest Medical Center , Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the region’s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. It’s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top 100 Heart Hospital, as well as an “A” safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety.

nTo learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities .

nPosition Summary:

nThe Respiratory Therapy Intern is responsible for supporting the overall operations of the Respiratory Department, which consists of equipment cleaning, assembling and distribution, transporting, oxygen tank replacement, stocking of all disposables, items, and equipment to designated areas. The intern will have no direct patient care until licensed through the State of Tennessee.

nResponsibilities

nnnMaintains respiratory equipment. This includes cleaning and disinfecting equipment in accordance with procedures, assembly and testing of equipment if appropriate, notifying and communicating with biomedical engineering regarding broken or malfunctioning equipment.

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nnResponsible for oxygen tank stocking and replacement where needed.

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nnMaintains equipment set up and delivery.

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nnMaintains direct communication with respiratory practitioners regarding equipment and other departmental needs.

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nnAssists therapists with transport of mechanically ventilator patients and responds to equipment requests to ensure an efficient and orderly process.

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nnPerforms chart review for RT to evaluate and treat assessments to be overseen by a therapist on that shift.

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nnDemonstrates and maintains current/active BLS.

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nnMaintains clean work area.

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nnAttends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.

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nnFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

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nnPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested.

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n nQualifications

nMinimum Education:

nNone specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Current and active enrollment in a CoArc approved Respiratory Therapy Program.

nMinimum Experience:

nNone.

nLicensure Requirement:

nNone at the time of hire. Current BLS.

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knoxville, TN, 37955, US

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