Respiratory Therapist Internship

Position Summary / Department Summary:Under the general supervision of Registered Respiratory Therapists, this role provides direct respiratory care to pediatric patients in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. The position supports respiratory therapists in delivering safe, effective, and age-appropriate respiratory therapy services while demonstrating cultural competence and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.Schedule: Per-Diem (Weekday evening/Weekends) Key Responsibilities:Responds to cardiac and respiratory arrest situations in accordance with hospital policy.Provides direct respiratory care under supervision, including set-up and administration of oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, medication nebulization therapy, and chest physiotherapy (CPT).Conducts regular patient rounds and administers respiratory therapy modalities per the treatment plan established by a respiratory therapist.Performs patient observations and assessments; monitors patient progress and reactions to treatment and communicates findings to the respiratory therapist.Suggests modifications to treatment plans to the supervis