About the role#
The Respiratory Therapist Internship at St. Luke's University Health Network provides students with hands-on clinical experience while they complete their respiratory therapy education. Interns work alongside experienced respiratory therapists in a supportive environment, gaining exposure to clinical operations and patient care support.
What you'll do#
- Change, clean, disinfect, and restock respiratory equipment in hospital areas and emergency kits.
- Monitor inventory of supplies and oxygen/gas cylinders, ordering or restocking as necessary.
- Assist in Interventional Pulmonary procedures, including equipment setup, handling instruments, preparing and transporting specimens, and equipment reprocessing.
- Set up ventilators in the department and perform pre-operative checks.
- Work with the Bio-med team to facilitate equipment repairs.
- Adhere to strict infection control guidelines regarding equipment maintenance.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy Program is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic computer skills with the ability to learn new software systems.
- Prior hospital experience is preferred.
- Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing or pulling equipment up to 150 pounds.
Location & details#
- Locations: Multiple campuses across Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, Sellersville, Stroudsburg, PA, and Phillipsburg, NJ.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Flexible, up to 30 hours per week based on department needs.
- Status: Paid internship with rolling start dates.
About St. Luke's University Health Network
St. Luke's University Health Network is a nonprofit health care provider founded in 1872. Based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the network employs over 11,000 people. It operates across multiple locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system provides specialized care in areas including oncology, cardiology, neuroscience, and orthopedics.
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