Respiratory Care Intern
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Job Description
About the Company
Paulding Hospital is a leading healthcare provider in Paulding County, Georgia. The hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, and rehabilitation. Paulding Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients.
Job Description
The Respiratory Care Intern at Paulding Hospital provides limited respiratory care procedures under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. The intern will work closely with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.
Responsibilities
• Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
• Provides current clinical skill competency each semester
• Performs limited respiratory care procedures
• Maintains a high-level of patient safety
• Maintains a clean work environment
• Cleans, processes, and delivers equipment
• Stocks equipment areas as needed
Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or equivalent accepted by the Georgia Medical Board
• Basic Life Support 2.00 certification
• BLS – Instructor 2.00 certification
• BLS – Provisional 2.00 certification
• Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy
• Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations
• Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision-making
• Effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with physicians and other hospital personnel
