About this position
1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Training and Experience: Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program. BLS required. ACLS preferred but not required.
3. Job Knowledge: Delivers appropriate care to patients from neonate through geriatric with regards to age specific considerations.
4. Safety Sensitive: YES
In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.
DESCRIPTION:
A Respiratory Intern is responsible for performing EKGs, helping maintain the MUSE, cleaning and assembling respiratory equipment, and assisting respiratory therapists when needed.
Physical Effort: Maintains good physical well-being. Job requires walking, bending, pushing heavy equipment and wheelchairs, and occasional lifting of patients.
Mental Effort: Maintains good emotional well-being. Possesses the ability to work under stress.