Respiratory Therapist Intern

  • McLaren Health Care
  • Lapeer, Michigan
Respiratory Therapist Intern

Michigan, Lapeer

NEW

Student

McLaren Lapeer Region

25004599

Under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist, assists in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and the set-up and administration of therapeutic treatment and aerosolized drugs to patients. Uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.

Responsibilities:

Assists in the administration of prescribed doses of medical gases and the set-up and administration of therapeutic treatment and aerosolized drugs to patients.

Uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.

Assists with patient care rounds per policy.

Provides and monitors routine oxygen therapy, non-critical patient transports and patient education, as needed.

Treats patients using a variety of methods including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies.

Monitors and records the progress of treatment.

Teaches patients how to use treatments.

Operates, calibrates, processes, and maintains respiratory equipment.

Cleans, reassembles, and performance tests various pieces of patient care equipment.

Restocks respiratory supplies and cylinders.

Actively pursues education and training necessary to become a respiratory therapist.

Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Required:

High school graduate or GED equivalent.

Currently enrolled, with successful completion of three semesters, and in good standing with a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) approved respiratory care program.

BLS certification.

Additional Information

Schedule: Per Diem

Requisition ID: 25004599

Daily Work Times: Varies

Hours Per Pay Period: 0

On Call: No

Weekends: Yes
Job ID: 488475411
Originally Posted on: 8/7/2025

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