Respiratory Therapy Intern/Per Diem

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Respiratory Therapy (RT) Intern is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment. The RT Intern is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists and providers with various equipment related duties for procedures and tasks, as directed. RT Interns that have demonstrated proficiency in respiratory equipment handling will be trained to assemble, troubleshoot, and assist with interventional pulmonary procedures. Participation in providing COPD education to inpatients includi...