Intern-Respiratory Care

Company: Baptist Memorial Health
Location: Columbus
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

Job Summary Provides technical assistance under the direction of the Licensed Mississippi Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)for a defined group of patients to achieve quality patient outcomes. Provides service functions and communication to staff, patients, and guests. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities - Procedures authorized to be performed are to be performed exclusively outside a critical care area and are as follows: - 1. Set up an monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM) - 2. Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, anticholinergics, etc.) - 3. Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy - 4. Electrocardiograms - 5. Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc. - 6. Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of the employing institution. - Assesses the patient under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - Contributes to the development of a plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Implements the plan of care under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - Evaluates the plan of care under the direction of the Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Provides patient care and assistance to RCP staff as directed. - Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. - Builds knowledge base regarding clinical leadership. - Participates in ongoing educational activities. - Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience - N/A Minimum Required - Currently Enrolled as a second year Respiratory Care Practitioner student in an accredited AS degree Respiratory Care Program or Senior Year RCP Candidate in an accredited BS degree program within 1 year of graduations. Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required - Meets or exceeds all academic requirements. Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required - Computer literacy. Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required - BLS certification within 14 days of hire date Preferred/Desired

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