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Covenant Health lists this RESP THERAPY INTERN opportunity in oak ridge, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nRespiratory Therapy Intern
nPRN/OCC, Variable Hours and Shifts
nMethodist Overview:
nMethodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge , part of Covenant Health, is a trusted regional hospital serving East Tennessee with advanced care and a personal touch. With more than 30 specialties, including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and vascular care, the facility offers innovative treatments for complex conditions like aneurysms, joint damage, heart failure, and chronic wounds. Backed by a team of over 1,000 healthcare professionals and 250 physicians, Methodist Medical Center combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care, earning national recognition for patient safety and excellence in stroke and heart care. Our facilities offer patients all the benefits of medical expertise and innovation while still embodying the convenience of a hometown medical center that is close to the support of family and friends.
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. Must be a second year student.
nMinimum Experience:
nOne (1) year of both Clinical and Didactical completion of Respiratory Therapy Academic completion of an accredited CoArc Respiratory Care Program evident by submission of college/university program director or appointee on college/university letterhead.
nLicensure Requirements:
nNone at the time of hire. Current BLS.
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nFacility Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
nDepartment Name RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Worksite address
oak ridge, TN, 37830, US
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