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UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 5 months ago

Respiratory Care Intern

Little Rock

Internship

Onsite

Intern

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. The Respiratory Care Intern will work under supervision within the Nursing Service Line, fulfilling professional commitments and adhering to UAMS policies while gaining practical experience in respiratory care.

EducationHealth CareNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

If selected for hire, respiratory student is to bring a copy of the respiratory school transcript to validate completion of one semester and one clinical rotation and sign the ‘RCI Statement of Eligibility’ to validate current respiratory school enrollment

RCIs hired must complete ‘New Employee Orientation' modules and ID Badge before 1st working day on the unit

To foster professionalism, RCI’s are hired for a specific unit and required to work every other weekend to equal a minimum of 24 hours/month unless otherwise authorized by the Respiratory Care Director

The Respiratory Care Managers are responsible for RCI scheduling. RCI’s request for schedule changes must be made to the Respiratory Care Director in writing prior to posting the two-week schedule in the ‘Kronos’ scheduling system

RCI’s will be evaluated at 90 days and participate in an annual review with Respiratory Care Director

RCI’s are expected to provide written proof, i.e., current Transcript or Grade Report, Registration or Formal Nursing Program Letter to validate active student enrollment to respiratory care manager within 30 days after the close of each semester

RCI positions expire on the last day of the month of graduation. If RCI accepts a full time Respiratory Therapist position, RCI may continue to work as a RCI until transfer but must complete a minimum of 24 hours/month

RCI’s are hired for a specific unit and required to work every other weekend to equal a minimum of 24 hours/month unless otherwise authorized by the Respiratory Care Director

Call-ins and cancellations are in accordance with Nursing Service Line policy found in UAMS Employee Handbook

RCI’s are expected to provide two weeks written notice for resignations. Failure to comply will be reflected on job references

RCI s are encouraged to seek out learning opportunities and communicate needs with staff. However, since the RCI is an employee not in a ‘respiratory care student’ position, RCIs cannot perform any skill outside the RCI role

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)

Qualification

Respiratory TherapyClinical RotationsProfessionalismTeamworkCommunication

Required

Must have completed one (1) semester of a state approved Respiratory Therapy School (Seniors are not eligible if within 6 months of graduation)

Preferred

Preference will be given to in-state; respiratory schools, and/or students who participate in clinical rotations and/or work at UAMS

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Company

UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.

Founded in 1879