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Ascension

3mo ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a high school diploma or enrollment in an accredited respiratory program, a student permit, and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • 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.
  • Student Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
  • Education:
  • High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.
  • Additional Preferences
  • Enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program.
  • Student Permit by KSBHA.

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 department is this internship position in?

This internship position is in the Respiratory Care department.

What is the schedule for this internship?

The schedule is PRN (as needed) with variable hours.

Where is the job location for the Respiratory Therapy Intern position?

The job location is Ascension Via Christi St Francis Hospitals, 929 N Saint Francis St, Wichita, Kansas 67214.

What benefits are offered for this position?

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

What are the licensure/certification requirements for this position?

Candidates must obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire and must have the Student Respiratory Therapist credential from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts prior to hire.

What educational background is required for this internship?

A high school diploma equivalency or enrollment in an accredited program specific to the discipline is required.

Are there any additional preferences for candidates?

Yes, being enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program and having a Student Permit by KSBHA are preferred.

Why should I consider joining the team at Ascension?

Ascension Via Christi has a long-standing history of caring for Kansas communities and offers diverse career opportunities across various healthcare settings, empowering associates to make a positive impact in their communities.

What is Ascension’s stance on equal employment opportunity?

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, marital status, and other legally protected statuses.

Does Ascension participate in the E-Verify program?

Yes, this employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program.

How does Ascension support military families?

Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers various benefits to support the well-being of 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.