Respiratory Practitioner - Internship

About the role

Join our Respiratory Care team as a Respiratory Practitioner Intern and gain valuable hands-on experience while completing a comprehensive department orientation and competency program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain department supply and medication inventory to ensure uninterrupted patient care
• Stock respiratory care supply stations throughout the hospital
• Clean, assemble, test, and prepare respiratory equipment, including mechanical ventilators
• Identify malfunctioning equipment and coordinate repairs as needed
• Perform respiratory procedures and diagnostic testing after completing required training and competency validation, including:
• Nebulizer treatments
• Incentive spirometry education and rounding
• Oxygen equipment checks
• Tracheostomy care
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Pulmonary function testing
• Other respiratory diagnostic procedures

Qualifications

• 1 year completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR certification
• Preferred Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program approved by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Certificate from an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Six months to one year of didactic and clinical respiratory care experience
• Basic knowledge of respiratory anatomy and physiology
• Understanding of biology, microbiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology
• Familiarity with respiratory care equipment and oxygen delivery devices
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move equipment and supplies
• Ability to perform repetitive movements and fine motor tasks
• Ability to work in a clinical environment with exposure to patients, bodily fluids, and other healthcare-related hazards while following established safety protocols

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401k plan
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Shift differential for evening, night, or weekend shifts

Happy to Help

We believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen, and be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.