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Ascension

1mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma/GED, BLS certification from AHA within 60 days, and enrollment in a relevant degree program.
  • You will evaluate patients, administer treatments, monitor conditions, assess responses, and provide education on diseases and medications under supervision.

Requirements

  • Licensure / Certification / Registration:
  • BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 2 Months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Education:
  • High school diploma/GED required.
  • Enrolled in degreed 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 are the main responsibilities of the Intern-Respiratory Therapy position?

The main responsibilities include providing evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, administering medications and treatments based on patient outcomes under appropriate supervision, delivering and assessing patient response to therapy, monitoring and communicating patient condition, and providing patient education about diseases, medications, and treatment.

What are the required qualifications for this internship?

The required qualifications include being enrolled in a degreed program specific to respiratory therapy, having a high school diploma or GED, and obtaining BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 60 days of the hire date.

What type of schedule is offered for this internship?

The internship offers a per diem schedule with rotating shifts.

What benefits are provided to interns in this role?

Interns in this role are offered benefits such as paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, wellness plans, retirement benefits with employer match, disability insurance, employee assistance programs, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

Where is the Internship-Respiratory Therapy position located?

The position is located at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI.

Is there an equal opportunity employment policy in place?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants regardless of various protected statuses in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Does Ascension participate in E-Verify?

No, this ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Do we support military personnel and their families?

Yes, Ascension is a military-friendly organization that promotes career flexibility and offers benefits to support the well-being of military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

What can interns expect from their experience at Ascension?

Interns can expect rewarding experiences that allow them to create a career path while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities they serve, all within a supportive environment that values community impact and professional growth.

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Ascension

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

Science & Healthcare
Industry
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.