Respiratory Care Intern

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Respiratory Therapy Internship Program

The Respiratory Therapy Intern program start date is slated for June 2023.

Learn more about our hiring process at MultiCare:

https://jobs.multicare.org/jobs/hiring-process/

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Current BLS required.

• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program within the State of Washington

• Currently in Junior year of 4-year Respiratory Program or completing first year of Respiratory Program for 2-year academic systems.

Earn while you learn! The Respiratory Therapy Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to receive paid training as a MultiCare employee.

If offered a position in the Internship program, you will be employed as a per diem employee. This position is not eligible for benefits.

Upon completion of the intern program and passing the NBRC RRT-Level exam, you will have the opportunity to apply for any open Respiratory Therapist position within MultiCare.

The program is about 12 months.

• These hours can not be used to meet clinical hour requirements for a Respiratory Therapy Program.

• During this time, students will participate in the program up to 12hrs per day through various modalities:

o In-person class attendance with the Clinical Educator or Leadership team is expected at various dates and times throughout the year. This classroom time will be factored into your scheduled hours.

o In-person clinical training in a MultiCare acute care facility- you will receive additional information about the format of the program during the interview.

o Candidate will be responsible for scrubs and stethoscopes.

o Program/class hours will be up to 24hrs per week during the program. During this time, interns will practice the skills and competencies previously learned in the Respiratory Therapy program that they are currently enrolled in.

Position Summary:

The Respiratory Care Intern provides clinically appropriate Respiratory Care to patients of all ages, (e.g., newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric). Care is provided under general supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. Care performed is limited to only those procedures that have been completed in the associated Respiratory Care School curriculum prior to being done in the hospital patient care areas. In addition, to clinical duties, the Respiratory Care Intern will also function as an equipment assistant for the various Respiratory Care Departments within MultiCare. Duties are to include: cleaning, assembling, and maintenance of Respiratory equipment; distribution of equipment and supplies within the facilities; assessing non-stock par levels and communicate needs for ordering process; assist in special projects as delegated by leadership team. Minimum Requirements:

Education/Licenses/Certifications:

Current BLS required.

Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Care Program within the State of Washington

Currently in Junior year of 4-year Respiratory Program or completing first year of Respiratory Program for 2-year academic systems.

Additional Information

MultiCare is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or age. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Company info

MultiCare Health System
Website : https://www.multicare.org/