Respiratory Therapist Internship, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses

About the role#

The Respiratory Therapist Internship at St. Luke's University Health Network provides students with hands-on clinical experience while completing their respiratory therapy education. This paid position offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced respiratory therapists in a supportive environment. Interns may work up to 30 hours per week, with scheduling flexibility based on individual availability and department needs.

What you'll do#

• Assist in Interventional Pulmonary procedures, including equipment setup, handling instruments, preparing and transporting specimens, and equipment reprocessing.
• Clean, disinfect, and restock respiratory equipment in hospital areas and emergency kits.
• Change equipment as needed and monitor inventory levels, including oxygen and gas cylinders.
• Coordinate with leadership regarding supply and equipment needs.
• Set up ventilators and perform pre-operative checks.
• Collaborate with Bio-med to facilitate equipment repairs.
• Model hospital core values and maintain professional customer service standards in all interactions.

What you'll need#

• High school diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy program is preferred.
• Familiarity with 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#

• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Rolling.
• Compensation: Paid.
• Locations: Opportunities are available across multiple campuses in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Quakertown, and Sellersville, Pennsylvania, as well as Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.