Respiratory Care Intern

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Respiratory Care Interns (RCIs) are hired for a specific unit and are expected to foster professionalism and fulfill work commitments on their assigned unit. They work under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapist Team Manager, follow Nursing Service Line standards, and adhere to UAMS Health policies, procedures, standards, and guest care guidelines. The position is temporary and part-time, located in Little Rock, Arkansas. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. Interns must work at least 24 hours per month as negotiated with the Respiratory Care Director. The maximum is 1,000 hours in a floating 12-month period, increased to 1,400 during the pandemic. Interns may select up to two work areas and are required to work every other weekend unless otherwise authorized by the Respiratory Care Director. Scheduling is handled by Respiratory Care Managers. A 20% shift differential applies to E/N/P shifts. Selected applicants must provide a respiratory school transcript validating completion of one semester and one clinical rotation, and sign the RCI Statement of Eligibility to confirm current enrollment. Before their first working day, hired interns must complete New Employee Orientation modules and obtain an ID badge. Interns are evaluated at 90 days and participate in an annual review. They must provide documentation of active student enrollment within 30 days after each semester ends. RCI positions expire on the last day of the month of graduation. Interns are encouraged to seek learning opportunities and communicate their needs, but may not perform skills outside the RCI role. Applicants must be able to be fitted for and use required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR. The position is not benefits eligible. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements

Must have completed one semester of a state-approved Respiratory Therapy School.
Must provide proof of current respiratory school enrollment and, if selected, documentation validating completion of one clinical rotation.
Must be able to be fitted for, don, and perform routine tasks in personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.
Online references must be completed before the application will be processed.
Applicants may select two work areas only.

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to in-state respiratory schools and/or students who participate in clinical rotations and/or work at UAMS.

Responsibilities

Foster professionalism and fulfill work commitments on the assigned unit.
Work under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapist Team Manager and follow Nursing Service Line and UAMS Health standards, policies, procedures, and guest care guidelines.
Work a minimum of 24 hours per month and every other weekend unless otherwise authorized by the Respiratory Care Director.
Provide a transcript validating completion of one semester and one clinical rotation, and sign the RCI Statement of Eligibility to verify current respiratory school enrollment.
Complete New Employee Orientation modules and obtain an ID badge before the first working day on the unit.
Submit written proof of active student enrollment to the respiratory care manager within 30 days after the close of each semester.
Participate in a 90-day evaluation and an annual review with the Respiratory Care Director.
Request schedule changes in writing from the Respiratory Care Director before the two-week schedule is posted in Kronos.
Follow Nursing Service Line policy for call-ins and cancellations and provide two weeks' written notice when resigning.
Seek learning opportunities and communicate needs to staff while performing only skills within the RCI role.