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Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Peoria

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory program, completed the first semester, have a current BLS card, and possess basic electronic medical record skills.
  • You will provide respiratory therapy under supervision, monitor and stock supplies, and assist with patient care tasks as directed by a physician.

Requirements

  • Must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program and successfully completed the first semester of the program.
  • Must remain active in the program to maintain employment status in the respiratory therapy department and cannot exceed three years from start to finish of the respiratory program.
  • License/Certification: Must have a current American Heart BLS card.
  • Must have basic electronic medical record documentation skills.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
  • Monitors, in accordance with established procedures, levels of supplies and equipment for department and stocks supply room and patient care areas as needed.
  • May perform respiratory services ordered by a provider with the supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

FAQs

What is the starting pay for the Respiratory Therapy Student Intern position?

The starting pay for this position is $22.12/hour.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapy Student Intern?

The intern demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician, monitors supply levels, stocks supply rooms and patient care areas, and may perform respiratory services under the supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

What are the required qualifications for this position?

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program and have successfully completed the first semester of the program. They must remain active in the program and hold a current American Heart BLS card.

Are there preferred qualifications for the Respiratory Therapy Student Intern position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include having basic electronic medical record documentation skills.

How long can a candidate remain in the respiratory therapy program while maintaining employment status?

Candidates cannot exceed three years from start to finish of the respiratory program to maintain their employment status.

Is OSF Healthcare an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access, one transitional care - with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners across 150+ locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. In 2020, OSF OnCall was established, a digital health operating unit, including a hospital-at-home. OSF OnCall delivers care and services when, where and how patients prefer to receive them. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).