Respiratory Care Intern - UPMC Children's Hospital
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: March 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Start your respiratory career where your passion
truly makes a difference — UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
As a Respiratory Care Intern, you’ll step into an environment where
learning, impact, and innovation come together every day. Here,
you’ll work alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists who are
dedicated to helping the most vulnerable patients breathe easier,
while gaining hands?on experience that builds your confidence and
accelerates your growth. At UPMC Children’s, you’re not just
preparing for a career — you’re becoming part of a team committed
to advancing pediatric care through compassion, technology, and
teamwork. With access to mentorship, student-friendly
opportunities, clinical exposure, and career growth opportunities,
you’ll discover a place where you can learn boldly, grow
confidently, and make a meaningful impact from the very start.
Primary Responsibilities: - Participate in clinical research,
maintain accurate records, and document patient interactions. -
Communicate with healthcare personnel and exhibit service
excellence. - Perform various respiratory therapies, including
chest physiotherapy, flutter valve, PEP, incentive spirometry,
humidification, nebulization, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, aerosolized drugs,
and pulmonary function testing. - Assist in transporting patients
requiring respiratory support and ensure proper respiratory
equipment management. - Administer therapeutic gases, replace and
monitor compressed gas cylinders, and perform arterial punctures
with aseptic technique. - Provide, maintain, calibrate, and repair
respiratory equipment. - Conduct resting, titration, exercise, and
nocturnal oximetry studies. - Perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, including airway management, ventilatory support,
and external cardiac massage. - Attend meetings, complete
competencies, and stay updated on hospital policies and respiratory
care. - Ensure patient charges are entered daily. - Currently
enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care. - The
intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a
CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care. Licensure,
Certifications, and Clearances: - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Clearances with renewal: -
31, 33, 34, & 73 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
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