Respiratory Therapist Intern

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$20 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Start your career with Allina Health and grow to be a part of our community helping others! As a Respiratory Therapist Intern, you will learn new things and see how your skills can be life saving to others. Key Position Details: 0.2 FTE (16 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day/evening shift Every other weekend Job Description: Provides patients with high quality respiratory care to facilitate recovery and/or healing as quickly as possible utilizing skills in teaching, communication and the science and art of respiratory care.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Associate's or Vocational Degree in progress-Currently enrolled in a Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) program with successful completion of academics and clinicals for non-acute respiratory care patients
BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's Degree in progress-Currently enrolled in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care program with successful completion of academics and clinicals for non-acute respiratory care patients
Experience in health care
ACLS/BLS Tier 3 - Multisource preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all therapeutic functions of the Respiratory Therapist as stated in personnel and policy manuals.
Must complete competencies and perform modalities in clinical settings prior to performing therapeutic functions.
Exchanges information in a way that is accurate, meaningful and current.
Communicates with the Respiratory Therapist to verify plans of care.
Develops and Maintains an environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
Protects patients, self and others from injury and accidents by maintaining a safe environment and using equipment properly.
Follows safety/security procedures for emergency and non-emergency situations to protect patient, self and environment.
Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts, and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Uses communication techniques that reflect attention to the specific needs of the patient/family.
Adapts communication techniques to meet the specific needs of the patients/customers served.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the plan of care based upon individual patient and family needs.
Documents all patient assessments, treatments and procedures.
Documents patient information to ensure accurate billing.
Assesses effectiveness of intervention and revises treatment plan appropriately.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
Medical/Dental
PTO/Time Away
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Student Loan Support
Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program