Respiratory Therapy Student Internship

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare invites students to apply for the 2026-27 Winter Internship in Respiratory Therapy. The program offers immersive learning with direct patient care under supervision in an acute hospital setting.

Interns must be enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory program and hold BLS/ACLS certification. The internship includes December/January shifts across CT locations with potential for ongoing paid training and per diem opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an AMA approved Respiratory program with an expected graduation date within 6-12 months of internship
• BLS / ACLS Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care within a defined scope of practice under supervision of an RCP preceptor
• Shadow and work in an acute hospital setting to gain foundational didactic and practical learning experiences

Skills

Respiratory care student

Education

AMA approved Respiratory program

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: 72 hours of clinical and educational training during winter school break. Flexible schedule may include day, evening and weekends if necessary.

2026-27 Winter Internship - Respiratory Therapy

Immersive learning experience for Respiratory Care Students

• Applications due by Friday, November 6, 2026.
• 72 hour clinical and educational paid learning opportunity offered at each of our HHC Hospital locations across CT.
• Students will submit preference for location(s) and areas of interest with their application.
• Internship will occur during December/January winter break for enrolled Respiratory Care students.
• Potential for continued paid training and per diem employment pending successful completion of the program.

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Job Summary

The intent of this Internship is to help stimulate career interest and foster professional development as a Respiratory Therapist within the Hartford Healthcare system. The focus of this program is to immerse the Student Respiratory Therapist into the role of Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide foundational didactic and practical learning experiences.

The intern will provide direct patient care within a defined scope of practice under the direct and continuous supervision of an RCP preceptor. All work is co-signed by a Licensed Respiratory Practitioner. This will be an immersive learning experience, primarily shadowing and working in an acute hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited AMA approved Respiratory program with an expected graduation date within 6-12 months of internship
• BLS /ACLS Certified

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.