Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

OSF HealthCare • Danville, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position 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. The intern will monitor, in accordance with established procedures, levels of supplies and equipment for the department and stock 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.

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.
• Must have a current American Heart BLS card.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree