Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2021 (Skokie, IL)
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Respiratory Care Practitioner will serve as a valued member of the clinical team to assess, manage, treat and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for patients requiring respiratory therapy services. These procedures are approved and overseen by the Medical Director appointed by RIC service agreement.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner will consistently demonstrate support of the RIC statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Respiratory Care Practitioner will demonstrate RIC Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and RIC Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, & Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
THE RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER:
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
REQUIRED:
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)- National Board of Respiratory Care
CURRENT RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONER (RCP)- ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL REGULATION LICENSE
CURRENT BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS)- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (ACLS)- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED CARDIAC LIFE SUPPORT (PALS)- AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Completion of a nationally accredited degree program in Respiratory Therapy
2 years minimum of post school experience as a RCP, one year should reflect experience in critical care
PREFERRED:
WORKING CONDITIONS
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Required Skills Required Experience
REQUIRED OF AN INTERN: Must be able to work independently and in a team based environment Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills Excellent problem solving and analytical skills Effective time management skills Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word