Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

OSF HealthCare • Rockford, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Respiratory Therapy Student Intern at OSF HealthCare. The intern will demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by a physician, appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Responsibilities include monitoring and stocking supplies and equipment. The intern may perform respiratory services under 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

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree