Respiratory Care Intern — Hands-on Patient Care & Growth

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Essentia Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Student for St. Marys Medical Center. You will perform non-critical respiratory modalities for pediatric to adult patients, including neb treatments and oxygen setup, under supervision of an RCP.

Active enrollment in a JRCRTE program or graduate status is required, with BCLS certification or plan to obtain within 1 month. This 0.4 FTE role offers day/evening shifts in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least 2 semesters of a JRCRTE-approved program for respiratory care practitioners, or be a graduate. If not yet graduated, actively enrolled while employed.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification or ability to obtain within 1 month from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-critical modalities on pediatric through adult patients, including hand-held nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy setup and arterial punctures.
• Assist with cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as directed by staff practitioners and manager.
• Provide high-level customer service to patients, coworkers, and others under supervision of the Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Skills

Customer service

Education

JRCRTE-approved respiratory care program

Job description

Essentia Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Student for St. Marys Medical Center. You will perform non-critical respiratory modalities for pediatric to adult patients, including neb treatments and oxygen setup, under supervision of an RCP.

Active enrollment in a JRCRTE program or graduate status is required, with BCLS certification or plan to obtain within 1 month. This 0.4 FTE role offers day/evening shifts in a team-focused environment.