Respiratory Therapist Intern II

*At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.* *Children's Wisconsin in Neenah is the only hospital in the Fox Valley dedicated exclusively to the care of kids. Our pediatric care providers know that little bodies respond differently to illness and treatment. Outstanding care providers, coupled with kindhearted care and explanations kids can understand, makes Children’s Wisconsin the best choice for your sick or injured child.* *We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.* ***Please follow this link to view an informational video about Children's Wisconsin - Fox Valley:*** https://chw.wistia.com/medias/cpy3iq6qh5 ***Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin:*** https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary Provides quality respiratory care to patients from the neonate to the adult and families in accordance with established policies and procedures under the direction and supervision of a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Allays fears and explains procedures and treatments to patient in an age appropriate manner. Demonstrates competency and functions utilizing appropriate judgment in all patient settings. Performs miscellaneous delegated tasks as necessary. Essential Functions - Demonstrates effective behaviors as outlined in the organization-wide core competencies. - Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, toddler, pre-school, school age, adolescent and/or adult patient in regards to their growth and development process. Modifies approach and communication to accommodate different developmental levels of children/families with emphasis on allaying fears and explaining limited procedures and treatments. - Performs delegated respiratory care modalities safely and as scheduled, within allotted time frame, including but not limited to: pulmonary hygiene, medical gas administration, humidity and aerosol systems, pharmacologic drug administration, and positive pressure devices under the direction and supervision of a Respiratory Care Practitioner. - Assists with setting up and cleaning of permanent equipment and miscellaneous delegated tasks. - Recognizes changes in patient status and emergent/urgent situations and responds appropriately. Responds to delegated tasks during emergent/urgent situations. - Acts as a team member. Communicates and collaborates effectively in a timely/positive manner and maintains good working relationships with all CHS and medical staff. - Offers help and accepts help when situations are warranted. Demonstrates understanding of the work/needs of other units/departments. - Maintains required responsibilities by attending educational programs, in-services, and interdisciplinary meetings as necessary. Stays appraised of any relevant policy and procedure revisions. Identifies own learning needs and seeks assistance/direction in meeting them. Identify opportunities for improvement. Education: - Currently enrollment in the second year of a CoARC approved program in Respiratory Therapy required - Incumbents must transition out of this role within 90 days of graduation required Experience: - Prefer experience with computer skills required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Possesses rudimentary assessment and basic analytical skills in order to perform limited patient observations. - Requires interpersonal skills which involve collaborating with peers, supervisors and medical staff. Understands role of performing delegated tasks. - Ability to stand and walk for up to eighty percent of work time when performing job assignments. - Ability to push or pull equipment that may weigh up to 170 lb. - Ability to lift equipment/supplies up to 25 lb. - Ability to lift or…