Respiratory Care Intern

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
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Foster professionalism
Fulfill work commitments
Direct supervision of respiratory therapist team manager
** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Respiratory Care Interns to support their healthcare teams in Little Rock, Arkansas. This temporary, part-time position requires candidates to have completed at least one semester in an approved Respiratory Therapy program and offers valuable clinical experience under direct supervision. **

Job Summary

  • Respiratory Care Interns (RCI's) are hired for a specific unit and are expected to foster professionalism and fulfill work commitments on unit of assignment.
  • Work hours require 24 hours a month as negotiated with Respiratory Care Director; maximum of 1000 hours in a 12-month floating period.
  • Employees in this role must be fitted for, capable of donning and performing routine tasks in personal protective equipment to include N95 masks, Powered Air Purifying Respirators (PAPR) or Controlled Air Purifying Respirators (CAPR).

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking Respiratory Care Interns to support their healthcare teams in Little Rock, Arkansas. This temporary, part-time position requires candidates to have completed at least one semester in an approved Respiratory Therapy program and offers valuable clinical experience under direct supervision. **

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • foster professionalism
  • fulfill work commitments
  • direct supervision of Respiratory Therapist Team Manager
  • adhere to UAMS Health policies
  • work hours require 24 hours a month
  • maximum of 1000 hours in a 12-month period
  • select two (2) areas only
  • complete 'New Employee Orientation' modules
  • work every other weekend
  • provide written proof of active student enrollment
  • work as a RCI until transfer

Nice-to-have

  • seek out learning opportunities
  • communicate needs with staff
  • foster professionalism and fulfill work commitments

Key Requirements

  • completed one (1) semester of a state approved Respiratory Therapy School
  • Seniors are not eligible if within 6 months of graduation
  • bring a copy of the respiratory school transcript
  • sign the ‘RCI Statement of Eligibility’
  • provide written proof, i.e., current Transcript or Grade Report, Registration or Formal Nursing Program Letter
  • proof of legal authority to work in the United States
  • List of three Professional References
  • Resume

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter