Respiratory Therapy Intern

Your future role at a glance

Location: Wichita, Kansas


Facility: Ascension Via Christi Hospitals


Speciality: Respiratory Care


Schedule: Variable Hours l PRN

Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.


Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours and location. Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.


How you'll make an impact in this role

• Deliver personalized respiratory treatments and medications under supervision to stabilize and improve patient pulmonary function.
• Assess real-time patient responses to therapies, ensuring every intervention is effective and adjusted to meet the patient's immediate needs.
• Communicate critical changes in patient condition to the care team, acting as a vital link in the chain of clinical decision-making.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and treatment plans, empowering them to take an active role in their long-term health journey.
• Document every step of the patient care journey to ensure a seamless, high-quality medical record that supports continuity of care.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Student Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Enrolled in a CoARC approved Respiratory Care Program.
• Student Permit by KSBHA.

Equal employment opportunity employer


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Responsibilities

• Deliver personalized respiratory treatments and medications under supervision to stabilize and improve patient pulmonary function.
• Assess real-time patient responses to therapies, ensuring every intervention is effective and adjusted to meet the patient's immediate needs.
• Communicate critical changes in patient condition to the care team, acting as a vital link in the chain of clinical decision-making.
• Educate patients and their families on disease management and treatment plans, empowering them to take an active role in their long-term health journey.
• Document every step of the patient care journey to ensure a seamless, high-quality medical record that supports continuity of care.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Student Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Kansas Board of Healing Arts obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.