Respiratory Student

Schedule: Approximately 4-8 hours per week | Shifts vary based on the intern's availability. No holidays are required, and weekend work is optional.

Your experience matters
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Student joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team 
We examine and treat patients with breathing-related conditions, perform diagnostic testing, and collaborate with physicians to develop and implement treatment plans. We also provide patient education on therapies and medication use; perform physiotherapy and related treatments. 

How you'll contribute
A Respiratory Student who excels in this role:

• 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 in-services 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.

Why join us 
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education, 401(k) retirement package, and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
   

What we're looking for 
Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED. Additional requirements include: 

• Currently enrolled in a school of Respiratory Care. 
• The Intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations in a school of Respiratory Care.
• Certified in CPR.
   

More about Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a 537 inpatient, behavioral health, rehabilitation, and transitional care beds hospital. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint hospital, is the flagship hospital of Conemaugh Health System. A regional referral hospital known for clinical excellence, Conemaugh Memorial is home to the highest level of care designations for Neonatal Care (Level 3) and Trauma Care (Level 1). Conemaugh Memorial has received recognition by the American Heart Association with the Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. Conemaugh Memorial is proudly committed to being a teaching hospital including seven medical residency programs, School of Nursing, and Allied Health education programs.

EEOC Statement
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.