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Ascension

2mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must have a BLS provider certification within 30 days, a temporary or student respiratory care permit, and a high school diploma or be enrolled in an accredited program.
  • You will evaluate patients' respiratory conditions, administer treatments, monitor responses, record patient status, and provide education on diseases and medications.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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), with flexible nights around the school schedule and 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 will the Respiratory Therapy Intern be learning during their internship?

The intern will gain experience in the Emergency Department, ICUs, General floors, and Burn Unit, as well as at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital.

What benefits are offered with this position?

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 and adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities to give back to the community.

What are the required licensure/certification for this position?

The required certifications include a BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month of hire or transfer and either a Temporary Permit or Student Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire.

Is there an educational requirement for the Respiratory Therapy Intern position?

Yes, candidates must have a high school diploma equivalency or be enrolled in an accredited program specific to respiratory therapy.

Does this organization promote equal employment opportunities?

Yes, Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of various protected statuses.

Is this position suitable for current respiratory therapy students?

Yes, this position is designed for current Respiratory Therapy students seeking practical experience.

How many hospitals does Ascension St. Vincent operate in Indiana?

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

Does the organization support military families and veterans?

Yes, Ascension is a military-friendly organization that promotes career flexibility and provides various benefits to support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists.

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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.