Respiratory Therapy Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Their health network operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics drawing patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

Job Description:

This is a paid internship opportunity specifically designed for students who are beginning their Respiratory Therapy education program in the fall semester.

• Location: Froedtert Hospital, Milwaukee, WI (On-Site)
• FTE: 0.001000 (Likely very part-time, designed around student schedules)
• Shift: Shift 4 (Details not provided, but likely evening/night or weekend shift)
• Sign-on Bonus: Available
• Flexible Scheduling: Offered to support education.

Responsibilities:

As a Respiratory Therapy Intern, you will:

• Perform basic duties to support the Respiratory Care Staff.
• Work in accordance with the hospital’s objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Be assigned a mentor for resource and support.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Required: Current enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education Program and remain in good standing.
• Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience working in a patient care setting (hospital, nursing home).
• Preferred: Inventory/stocking experience.
• Required: American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.

Training Provided:

• Equipment processing and cleaning training.

Skills:

• Organization/Time management
• Good communication skills

Perks & Benefits:

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan – 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available