Respiratory Care Intern

Summary of Job Duties

Schedule: Temporary Part-Time. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas. This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.

Respiratory Care Interns (RCIs) are hired for a specific unit and are expected to foster professionalism and fulfill work commitments on unit of assignment. They work under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapist Team Manager within the Nursing Service Line standards and adhere to UAMS Health policies, procedures and standards and guest care guidelines.

Work hours require 24 hours a month as negotiated with Respiratory Care Director; maximum of 1000 hours (increased to 1400 during pandemic) in a 12-month floating period; applicant may select two (2) areas only; online references must be completed before application will be processed.

Responsibilities

• Bring a copy of the respiratory school transcript to validate completion of one semester and one clinical rotation and sign the RCI Statement of Eligibility to validate current respiratory school enrollment.
• Complete New Employee Orientation modules and ID Badge before first working day on the unit.
• Work every other weekend to equal a minimum of 24 hours/month unless otherwise authorized by the Respiratory Care Director.
• Submit schedule change requests in writing to the Respiratory Care Director prior to posting the two-week schedule in the Kronos scheduling system.
• Be evaluated at 90 days and participate in an annual review with the Respiratory Care Director.
• Provide written proof of active student enrollment (current transcript or grade report, registration or formal nursing program letter) to the respiratory care manager within 30 days after the close of each semester.
• Provide two weeks written notice for resignations.
• Seek out learning opportunities and communicate needs with staff.

Qualifications

Required: Must have completed one (1) semester of a state approved Respiratory Therapy School (Seniors are not eligible if within 6 months of graduation).

Preferred: Preference will be given to in-state respiratory schools, and/or students who participate in clinical rotations and/or work at UAMS.

Additional Information

Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).