Respiratory Care Intern

Prime Healthcare; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's St Francis Hospital in Evanston, IL is seeking a Respiratory Care Intern in the Respiratory Therapy department. This per diem role offers 4-hour shifts and focuses on supporting equipment inventory and patient care readiness.

The ideal candidate is a current respiratory student, has a high school diploma or equivalent, and can lift up to 50 lbs. Training on ventilators and cannisters will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Current Respiratory Student enrolled in a program.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of compressed gas cylinders and respiratory equipment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory levels for department equipment and supplies.
• Remove small oxygen and air cylinders and resupply full tanks to designated areas.

Skills

Ventilator knowledge

Ventilation testing

Respiratory equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Respiratory Student in a Respiratory Program

Job description

Overview

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: Per Diem (as needed) , 4 hour shifts

Facility: Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital

Location: Evanston, IL 60201

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director for Respiratory Services, the Respiratory Care Intern is responsible for maintaining adequate inventory levels for all equipment and supplies used by the department. This job will include removing small oxygen and air compressed cylinders and resupplying full tanks at the appropriate par levels in designated areas throughout the hospital.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current Respiratory Student of a Respiratory Program is required.2. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.3. Knowledge of compressed gas cylinders, respiratory equipment including mechanical ventilators, and ventilation testing prior to patient use.4. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.5. Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.6. The ability to move and/or lift large objects, and medium weight load frequently up to 50 lbs.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $21.00. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf