Logo of Huzzle

Find 38,000+ jobs, internships & events from 6,000+ top companies on Huzzle using AI

Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be in an accredited respiratory therapy program, have completed the first semester, hold a current BLS card, and possess basic electronic medical record skills.
  • You will provide respiratory therapy, monitor and stock supplies, and perform services under supervision while ensuring patient care aligns with established procedures and age-specific needs.

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 hourly rate for the Respiratory Therapy Student Intern position?

The hourly rate for this position is $22.12/hour.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program and have successfully completed the first semester. They must also maintain active status in the program and hold a current American Heart BLS card.

Is there a timeframe in which the respiratory therapy program must be completed?

Yes, the program must be completed within three years from start to finish to maintain employment status.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, having basic electronic medical record documentation skills is preferred.

Will the intern be working under supervision?

Yes, the intern may perform respiratory services ordered by a provider under the supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Is OSF Healthcare an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

The intern will provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered, monitor supply levels, and stock supply rooms and patient care areas as needed.

Do I need to have previous experience in respiratory therapy to apply?

Previous experience is not specified as a requirement, but applicants must be actively enrolled in a respiratory therapist program.

Is this a full-time position?

This position is an hourly position and does not specify full-time or part-time, but candidates should check with HR for specifics.

Does the position involve patient interaction?

Yes, the position involves providing respiratory therapy to patients, which includes direct patient interaction.

Serving with the greatest care and love.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

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).