Respiratory Therapy Clinical Co-op Student: GCMC (current high school juniors apply!)

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you currently a junior in high school? Interested in a healthcare career that focuses on respiratory health and patient care? Apply today to gain valuable experience during your senior year! The co-op program is an educational and clinical work experience for high school students. The student will work with a preceptor, and is responsible and accountable for performing a wide range of patient care tasks. The performance of tasks allows the care team to provide quality care.

Requirements

• A resume is required to move forward with application process.
• High school junior students must apply to this program their junior year to complete the co-op as a senior during the 2026-2027 academic school year.
• Co-op students must attend a mandatory orientation (date will be provided to students upon offer).
• Co-op hours will begin in September.
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Computer Literacy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Teamwork

Responsibilities

• The position will focus on providing patient care within a clinical scope of practice.
• Fulfills designated responsibilities for ongoing continuum of care (non-assessment).
• Identifies, observes, and documents the physical needs of the patient according to standards.
• Assists with patient transfer and transport as needed.
• Assists in problem solving, trouble shooting, and taking corrective measures in care and maintenance of equipment and supplies.
• Assists in clerical responsibilities as required for task completion.
• Suggests issues for improvement and offer solutions on issues.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees