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Intern - Respiratory Therapy - Evansville

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Ascension

Apr 22

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Evansville

Requirements

  • Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Temporary Permit Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date -OR- Student Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Education:
  • High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consistent with student scope of practice.
  • Administer medications and treatments based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision.
  • Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy.
  • Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.
  • Provide patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Intern - Respiratory Therapy.

Where is this internship located?

The internship is located at Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, Indiana.

What organization is offering this internship?

The internship is offered by Ascension St. Vincent.

How long has Ascension St. Vincent been providing healthcare services?

Ascension St. Vincent has been providing healthcare services for over 148 years.

How many hospitals does Ascension St. Vincent operate?

Ascension St. Vincent operates 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas.

What types of services does Ascension St. Vincent offer?

Ascension St. Vincent offers a wide range of services, including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services, and more.

Is this position full-time or part-time?

The job description does not specify whether the position is full-time or part-time; however, it is an internship.

What type of experience can I expect from this internship?

As an intern in Respiratory Therapy, you can expect to gain practical experience and knowledge in respiratory care and related healthcare services.

Are there multiple internship opportunities available within Ascension St. Vincent?

The job description does not indicate the number of internship opportunities available, but Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in various healthcare services.

What is the primary focus of this internship?

The primary focus of this internship is to provide training and experience in respiratory therapy within a healthcare setting.

A faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care.

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10,001+
Employees
1999
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.