- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Internship · Intern
Assist respiratory therapists in clinical care and research at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Responsibilities
- Participate in clinical research, maintain accurate records, and document patient interactions.
- Communicate with healthcare personnel and exhibit service excellence.
- Perform various respiratory therapies, including chest physiotherapy, flutter valve, PEP, incentive spirometry, humidification, nebulization, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, aerosolized drugs, and pulmonary function testing.
- Assist in transporting patients requiring respiratory support and ensure proper respiratory equipment management.
- Administer therapeutic gases, replace and monitor compressed gas cylinders, and perform arterial punctures with aseptic technique.