About the role#
Respiratory Care Interns support the clinical team at UAMS by assisting with patient care tasks within the Nursing Service Line. You will work under the direct supervision of the Respiratory Therapist Team Manager. This role is designed for students to gain professional experience while adhering to UAMS Health policies and standards. Interns are assigned to a specific unit and are expected to maintain professional standards throughout their tenure.
What you'll do#
- Work a minimum of 24 hours per month, including every other weekend.
- Complete all New Employee Orientation modules and obtain your ID badge before your first day.
- Provide written proof of active student enrollment after the close of each semester.
- Participate in an annual performance review with the Respiratory Care Director.
- Provide two weeks of written notice if you choose to resign.
- Perform routine tasks while wearing required personal protective equipment, including N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one semester of a state-approved Respiratory Therapy school.
- Note that seniors within six months of graduation are not eligible for this position.
- Ability to be fitted for and perform tasks while wearing N95 masks, PAPR, or CAPR.
- Completion of online references.
Location & details#
- Location: Little Rock, Arkansas.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Temporary, part-time with a rolling term.
About UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a comprehensive academic health center based in Little Rock. Founded in 1879, it operates colleges of medicine, nursing, pharmacy, health professions, and public health alongside a graduate school. The institution functions as the only adult Level 1 trauma center in Arkansas. It employs over 10,000 people and serves as the state's largest public employer.
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