Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 25,003 - 35,610; Part time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Peoria, Illinois is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide patient care following physician orders. Responsibilities include monitoring supplies and ensuring proper respiratory services under supervision.

Candidates must be enrolled in an accredited program, with BLS certification required. The pay rate is $22.12 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapist program and completed the first semester.
• Must have a current American Heart BLS card.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the prescribing physician.
• Monitor levels of supplies and equipment for the department.

Skills

Basic electronic medical record documentation skills

Education

Enrolled in accredited respiratory therapist program

Job description

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

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.