RESPIRATORY THERAPY INTERN - RESPIRATORY

East Alabama Health; Opelika (AL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

East Alabama Health invites applications for a Respiratory Therapy student intern. The position involves performing specified, limited respiratory therapy procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner, while adhering to program requirements.

You will gain hands-on hospital experience during clinical rotations in a supportive, patient-focused environment. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program, have completed the

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or certification.
• Successfully completed first semester of respiratory therapy.
• Completed all first-year clinical rotations for the respiratory therapy program.
• Actively enrolled in a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited respiratory therapy procedures under direct supervision.
• Work under the guidance of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
• Adhere to clinical rotation requirements and program policies.

Skills

High School

First semester respiratory therapy

First-year clinical rotations

Actively attending program

Education

High School / GED / Certification

First semester respiratory therapy completed

First-year clinical rotations completed

CoARC accredited respiratory care program attendee

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The respiratory therapy student intern is responsible for performing specified, limited respiratory therapy procedures based on their completed semesters of clinical practice and under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School., GED and/or appropriate Certification.


• Successful completion of first semester respiratory therapy.


• Successful completion of all first-year clinical rotations for respiratory therapy program.


• Required Registration/License/Certification


• Actively attending a Respiratory Care CoARC accredited program

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• Clinical experience in hospital, home care or skilled nursing facility.


• Member American Association Respiratory Care/state Society Respiratory Care.

Preferred Registration/License/Certification