Respiratory Therapy Student Intern

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

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Respiratory Therapy student to provide patient care under the supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner. You will assist with delivering therapy orders and help monitor supplies in the department.

This hourly position emphasizes hands-on experience, basic EMR documentation, and adherence to established procedures. Enrollment must be in an accredited RT program and actively pursued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by the physician.
• Monitor supplies and equipment for department and stock patient care areas.
• Perform respiratory services under supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Skills

EMR documentation

Supervised therapy

Education

Respiratory Therapist program enrollment

Active in program (≤3 years)

Tools

EMR systems

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.