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Respiratory Therapy Intern - Critical Care/Trauma 1- Indianapolis Campus

CompanyAscension
LocationIndianapolis
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 30, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Administer medication and treatment based on patient outcomes under appropriate supervision.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
647
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
12 hours
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About The Company
Ascension (www.ascension.org) is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to persons living in poverty and those most vulnerable. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs. Ascension includes approximately 156,000 associates and 34,000 aligned providers. The national health system operates more than 2,600 sites of care – including 151 hospitals and more than 50 senior living facilities – in 21 states and the District of Columbia, while providing a variety of services including physician practice management, venture capital investing, investment management, biomedical engineering, facilities management, clinical care management, information services, risk management, and contracting through Ascension’s own group purchasing organization.
About the Role
<h3>Details </h3><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><ul><li><strong>Department: </strong>Respiratory Therapy</li><li><strong>Schedule: </strong>PRN, Nights, Flexible Schedule around school schedule</li><li><strong>Hospital: </strong>St. Vincent W. 86th Street</li><li><strong>Location: </strong>Indianapolis, IN</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">This position is an awesome opportunity for a current Respiratory Therapy student, looking to experience a Trauma I Center. Students work a flexible nights schedule, with a commitment of 3 shifts per 6 week schedule. Students will learn from their experiences in our Emergency Department, ICU's, General floors, and Burn Unit. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn at Peyton Manning Children's Hospital. </p></br><h3>Benefits </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Paid time off (PTO)<br />Various health insurance options & wellness plans<br />Retirement benefits including employer match plans<br />Long-term & short-term disability<br />Employee assistance programs (EAP)<br />Parental leave & adoption assistance<br />Tuition reimbursement<br />Ways to give back to your community</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><br /><em>Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.</em></p></br><h3>Responsibilities </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies consistent with student scope of practice.</p><ul><li>Administer medication and treatment based on patient outcomes, under appropriate supervision.</li><li>Deliver and assess patient response to ordered therapy.</li><li>Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition.</li><li>Provide patient education for diseases, medications, and treatment.</li></ul></br><h3>Requirements </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Licensure / Certification / Registration:</p><ul><li>BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.</li><li>Temporary Permit Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date -Or- Student Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;">Education:</p><ul><li>High school diploma equivalency OR Enrolled in accredited program specific to discipline required.</li></ul></br><h3>Additional Preferences </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">No additional preferences.</p></br><h3>Why Join Our Team </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.</p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;">Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.</p></br><h3>Equal Employment Opportunity Employer </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.<br /><br />For further information, view the <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EEO Know Your Rights (English)</a> poster or <a href="https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish)</a> poster.<br /><br />As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.<br /><br />Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.</p></br><h3>E-Verify Statement </h3><p style="margin: 0px;">This employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/about-e-verify" target="_blank" rel="noopener">E-Verify</a></p>
Key Skills
Patient CareRespiratory TherapyMedication AdministrationPatient EducationMonitoringCommunicationEvaluationTreatment
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Paid Time OffHealth Insurance OptionsWellness PlansRetirement BenefitsLong-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramsParental LeaveAdoption AssistanceTuition Reimbursement