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Ascension

23d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma or be enrolled in an accredited program, a BLS Provider certification within 30 days, and a temporary or student Respiratory Care Practitioner credential.
  • You will evaluate and care for patients with respiratory issues, administer treatments, monitor patient conditions, and provide education on diseases and medications.

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 medication and treatment 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 schedule for the Respiratory Therapy Intern position?

The schedule is PRN (as needed), nights, with a flexible schedule around school commitments, requiring a commitment of 3 shifts per 6-week schedule.

Where is the position located?

The position is located at St. Vincent W. 86th Street in Indianapolis, IN.

What department will I be working in?

You will be working in the Respiratory Therapy department.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapy Intern?

The primary responsibilities include evaluating and caring for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, administering medication and treatments under supervision, monitoring and communicating patient conditions, and providing patient education on diseases, medications, and treatment.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

You must have a high school diploma equivalency or be enrolled in an accredited program specific to the discipline.

Is any special certification required for this role?

Yes, you must obtain a BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire and either a Temporary Permit Respiratory Care Practitioner or Student Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee prior to the hire date.

What type of benefits does this position offer?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits with employer match, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.

Can I gain experience working with children in this role?

Yes, you will have the opportunity to learn at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, providing experience in pediatric care.

Does this organization provide equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants, regardless of various legally protected statuses.

How does Ascension support military families?

Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers benefits to support the well-being of military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists, encouraging the application of military experience to civilian careers.

Is there a commitment to community service within the organization?

Yes, every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community as part of Ascension's mission and values.

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Ascension

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

Science & Healthcare
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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.