Internship

Student Respiratory Therapy Tech

Updated on 7/22/2026

University of Mississippi Medical Center

University of Mississippi Medical Center

No salary listed

Jackson, MS, USA

In Person

On-site at Main Campus Jackson; no remote work.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Requirements
  • Must be actively enrolled and progressing full time in an accredited respiratory care practitioner program and have completed three semesters of clinical coursework.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: None
  • Set-up and monitoring of low-flow oxygen (e.g., less than or equal to 6 LPM)
  • Non-exotic aerosol therapy (bronchodilators, antichollnagics, etc.)
  • Hyperinflation and airway clearance therapy
  • Electrocardiograms
  • Equipment cleaning, stocking, transporting, etc.
  • Once an RCP student is certified in Basic Life Support, they may assist in cardiorespiratory arrests at the discretion of UMMC.
Responsibilities
  • Evaluates patients through interviews, limited physical exams, and conducting diagnostic tests; consults with physicians to address patient care respiratory therapy needs.
  • Operates and monitors respiratory equipment such as medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflating devices, environmental control systems and aerosol devices
  • Administers medical gases, humidification, aerosols and no-exotic respiratory medications; maintains clearance of patient's natural and artificial airways; and provides emergency cardiopulmonary assistance.
  • Monitors patients physiological responses to therapy such as vital signs.
  • Educates patient and family members on the use of breathing exercises and use of medications.
  • Inspects, sanitizes, tests and maintains respiratory equipment. Maintains applicable records and documentation. Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental and/or infection control.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
University of Mississippi Medical Center

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