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Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

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OSF HealthCare

Feb 19, 2025

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • People, HR & Administration
    Healthcare
  • Bloomington

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.
  • License/Certification: Must have a current American Heart BLS card.
  • 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.

FAQs

What is the hourly rate for the Respiratory Therapy Student Intern position?

The hourly rate for this position is $22.12/hour.

What are the required qualifications to apply for this internship?

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program and have successfully completed the first semester. They must also have a current American Heart BLS card.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this position?

Yes, preferred qualifications include having basic electronic medical record documentation skills.

Is there a time limit on how long I can be enrolled in the respiratory therapy program?

Yes, you must remain active in the program and cannot exceed three years from the start to finish of the respiratory therapy program.

Will the intern be supervised while performing respiratory services?

Yes, the intern may perform respiratory services ordered by a provider under the supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Is OSF HealthCare an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

What kind of benefits and total rewards does OSF HealthCare offer?

OSF HealthCare offers a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition, and well-being offerings focused on the whole person.

Can I apply for this internship if I am not currently enrolled in a respiratory therapy program?

No, you must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program to apply for this internship.

Do I need to submit any certifications along with my application?

Yes, you must have a current American Heart BLS card as part of the required qualifications.

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OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system owned and operated by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, headquartered in Peoria, Illinois. OSF HealthCare has 16 hospitals – 10 acute care, five critical access, one transitional care - with 2,131 licensed beds throughout Illinois and Michigan. OSF employs nearly 24,000 Mission Partners across 150+ locations; has two colleges of nursing; operates OSF Home Care Services, an extensive network of home health and hospice services; owns Pointcore, Inc., comprised of health care-related businesses; OSF HealthCare Foundation, the philanthropic arm for the organization; and OSF Ventures, which provides investment capital for promising health care innovation startups. In 2020, OSF OnCall was established, a digital health operating unit, including a hospital-at-home. OSF OnCall delivers care and services when, where and how patients prefer to receive them. OSF HealthCare has been recognized by Fortune as one of the most innovative companies in the country. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).