Job Description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what‘s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people‘s lives.

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Job Summary:
The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership. Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Service
* Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment
Quality and Safety
* Provides current clinical skill competency each semester
* Perform limited respiratory care procedures
* Maintain high-level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.)
Safe Environment
* Maintain clean work environment
* Clean, process, and deliver equipment
* Stock equipment areas as needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General or Accredited Program Respiratory Care-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

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 Required
Completion of one semester in a formal AMA approved program in Respiratory Therapy.
Required

Required Minimum Skills:

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 relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

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