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Respiratory Therapy - Student Intern

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Ascension

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Hoffman Estates

AI generated summary

  • You must have a high school diploma or be enrolled in an accredited program, and obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
  • You will evaluate patients, administer treatments, monitor their condition, assess therapy responses, and provide education on diseases and treatments under supervision.

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.
  • 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 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 is the department for this internship position?

The department for this internship position is Respiratory Care.

What is the schedule for the Respiratory Therapy Student Intern?

The schedule is PRN (as needed) with night shifts.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located at Ascension St. Alexius in Hoffman Estates, IL.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate for this position is $22.50 per hour.

What benefits are offered to interns?

Benefits include paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options, retirement benefits, long-term and short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and ways to give back to the community.

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

Responsibilities include providing evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies, administering medications and treatments, delivering and assessing patient response to therapy, monitoring patient conditions, and providing patient education.

What are the licensure requirements for this internship?

A BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date, accepted from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

What educational qualifications are required for this internship?

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

Are there any preferences for this position?

No additional preferences have been specified for this position.

Why should I consider joining the Ascension team?

Joining Ascension means becoming part of one of the largest health systems in Illinois, working with a diverse team dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care, and having opportunities to enhance your personal and professional life while making a positive impact in the community.

Does Ascension have an equal employment opportunity policy?

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

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Ascension

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

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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.