Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Dixon, IL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care per physician orders, with supervision as needed. The role includes monitoring supplies, stocking areas, and ensuring equipment readiness.

The ideal candidate is enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program, remains active throughout, and holds a current BLS certification. This is an hourly position with a starting wage of $22.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program and must complete the first semester.
• Must remain active in the program and cannot exceed three years from start to finish.
• Must have a current American Heart BLS card.
• Basic electronic medical record documentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians.
• Monitor levels of supplies and equipment for the department.
• Stock the supply room and patient care areas as needed.
• May perform respiratory services under supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Skills

Electronic medical record docs

Education

Respiratory therapy program enrollment

Job description

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

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: 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.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:
  • 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Other Skills: Must have basic electronic medical record documentation skills.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.