Urgent: Respiratory Care Intern
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a casual
Respiratory Care Intern to support the Magee Respiratory Therapy
department! /n This position will work flexible rotating shifts.
Hours are subject to change based on business needs. /n 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. /n Responsibilities: /n
/n - Participate in clinical research projects as required /n -
Perform chest physiotherapy according to department standards /n -
Assist in the transport of patients requiring respiratory support
/n - Administer therapeutic gases such as oxygen as prescribed or
according to departmental procedures /n - Perform flutter valve
therapy according to department standards /n - Document
interactions with and care given to the patient in the medical
record and/or hospital information system /n - Prepare and
administer aerosolized drugs and drug mixtures as prescribed (i.e.,
bronchodilator, antibiotics, antibacterial, wetting agents,
enzymes, steroids, etc.) /n - Disassemble and prepare respiratory
equipment for cleaning, disinfection and/or sterilization /n ·
Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care
/n · The intern must register for the Internship/Preceptorship each
semester/quarter. /n · The intern must have completed one semester
of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory
Care. /n Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: /n · Certified
in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /n /n - Act 31 Child Abuse
Reporting /n - Act 33 with renewal /n - Act 34 with renewal /n -
Act 73 FBI Clearance /n /n UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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