Respiratory Therapy Intern

Ascension Health; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health in Wichita, Kansas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver personalized respiratory treatments and medications under supervision. The role focuses on stabilizing and improving patient pulmonary function while assessing responses and communicating changes to the care team.

Responsibilities include education of patients and families, documenting the care journey, and ensuring high-quality medical records for continuity of care.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• Student Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts required prior to hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized respiratory treatments and medications under supervision to stabilize and improve patient pulmonary function.
• Assess real-time patient responses to therapies and adjust interventions to meet patient needs.
• Communicate critical changes in patient condition to the care team as a vital link in clinical decision-making.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and treatment plans for long-term health.
• Document every step of the patient care journey to support continuity of care.

Skills

BLS within 1 month

Education

High school diploma equivalency

Enrolled in respiratory care program

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Wichita, Kansas
• Facility: Via Christi, St. Francis
• Speciality: Respiratory Care
• Schedule: Variable Hours l PRN

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver personalized respiratory treatments and medications under supervision to stabilize and improve patient pulmonary function.
• Assess real-time patient responses to therapies, ensuring every intervention is effective and adjusted to meet the patientâs immediate needs.
• Communicate critical changes in patient condition to the care team, acting as a vital link in the chain of clinical decision-making.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and treatment plans, empowering them to take an active role in their long-term health journey.
• Document every step of the patient care journey to ensure a seamless, high-quality medical record that supports continuity of care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Student Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

Additional Preferences:

• Enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Student Permit by KSBHA.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 16.89

Max Salary 19.82