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Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program, have completed the first semester, hold a current American Heart BLS card, and have basic electronic medical record skills.
  • You will provide respiratory therapy under supervision, monitor and restock supplies, and assist in delivering ordered respiratory services to patients of all ages.

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 pay rate for the Respiratory Therapy Student Intern position?

The pay rate is $22.12 per hour for this hourly position.

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 have a current American Heart BLS card.

How long can I remain in the Respiratory Therapy program while maintaining this internship?

You must remain active in the program and cannot exceed three years from the start to finish of the respiratory program.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this internship?

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

Will I be supervised while performing respiratory services?

Yes, you 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 does the total rewards package at OSF HealthCare include?

The comprehensive total rewards package includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

Can I apply for this internship if I'm not currently in a respiratory therapy program?

No, you must be actively enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program to apply for this internship.

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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).