Intern Respiratory Services - Respiratory Care

Description

Work where every moment matters.
Every day, almost 20,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network.

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employees alike. Weve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

The intent of this two week Internship is to help stimulate career interest and foster professional development as a Respiratory Therapist within the Hartford Healthcare system organization. The focus of this program is to immerse the Student Respiratory Therapist into the role of Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide foundational didactic and practical learning experiences.

Intern will provide direct patient care within a defined scope of practice under the direct and continuous supervision of an RCP preceptor. All work is co-signed by a Licensed Respiratory Practitioner.

Offer of employment as a future practitioner of Respiratory Care with Hartford HealthCare may be given upon successful completion of internship contingent upon:

• Performance
• Successful graduation from AMA approved Respiratory program within 6 months of completion of Internship
• Valid State of Connecticut Respiratory Care Practitioner license
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) granted by The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited AMA approved Respiratory program with an expected graduation date within 6 months of internship required
• BLS /ACLS Certified required
• Maintains infection control policies related to patient care
• Works efficiently as a team member both within and across clinical settings to provide quality service to hospital units through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
• Minimum life support certification requirements may vary by facility

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment