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 education. This paid position allows interns to work alongside experienced respiratory therapists in a supportive environment. The role offers exposure to the health system and supports professional development.
What you'll do#
- Assist with Interventional Pulmonary procedures, including equipment setup, handling instruments, preparing and transporting specimens, and equipment reprocessing.
- Clean, disinfect, and restock equipment in hospital areas and emergency kits.
- Change equipment as needed and monitor supply inventory, ordering or stocking items as necessary.
- Perform pre-operative checks and set up ventilators.
- Work with the Bio-med department to repair equipment.
- Demonstrate the hospital's core values and customer service behaviors in all interactions.
What you'll need#
- High school diploma or GED.
- Enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program is preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software.
- Prior hospital experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Locations: Opportunities are available across campuses in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, and Sellersville, Pennsylvania, as well as Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
- Modality: This is an on-site position.
- Schedule: The internship offers flexible scheduling based on availability, up to a maximum of 30 hours per week.
- Term: Rolling.
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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