About the role#
As a Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern at Monument Health, you will perform clinical procedures within your scope of competency. This role involves setting up equipment, monitoring patients, and documenting care. You will work under the guidance of preceptors and management to support patient treatment plans.
What you'll do#
- Perform procedures as ordered by physicians and defined by department protocols.
- Review patient records and physician orders to assess and validate assigned tasks.
- Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment.
- Observe and monitor patient signs, symptoms, and reactions to treatments.
- Record patient data and report conditions accurately per department policy.
- Seek guidance from your preceptor or management for complex procedures.
- Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks with technical accuracy.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Co-ARC accredited Respiratory Care program.
- A Respiratory Care Practitioner temporary permit from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Ability to perform very heavy work, including moving objects over 100 pounds.
Location & details#
- Location: Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Employment type: Part-time, on-site.
- This is a paid internship position.
About Monument Health
Monument Health is a nonprofit health care system based in Rapid City, South Dakota. Founded in 1973, the organization operates 5 hospitals and over 40 clinics across western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming. It provides care in 33 medical specialties including cancer care, orthopedics, and heart and vascular services. The system employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and maintains active research initiatives.
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