Respiratory Intern

Launch your respiratory therapy career with Mercy and gain invaluable clinical experience in a supportive, mission-driven environment. This part-time, flexible role allows you to work around your classes while making a real difference in patients' lives.

🎯 About the Role

As a Respiratory Intern, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of licensed respiratory care practitioners. This role offers hands-on experience in a hospital setting, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to a wide range of respiratory therapies. It's an excellent opportunity to build clinical skills and contribute to patient outcomes.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• • Assist with respiratory therapy treatments and procedures.
• • Assess patient needs and help implement care interventions.
• • Monitor and document patient responses to therapy.
• • Support patient and family education efforts.
• • Maintain accurate electronic health record documentation.
• • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• • Promote patient safety through adherence to protocols and guidelines.

✅ Requirements & Skills

• • Active enrollment in an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• • Current Temporary Educational Permit (Respiratory Student License).
• • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• • Passion for patient-centered care.
• • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• • Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.

🎁 Perks & Benefits

• • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• • Paid time off.
• • Tuition support.
• • Matched retirement plans (for those working 32+ hours per pay period).

📍 Location: Springfield, MO, United States

📩 How to Apply

Apply online through the Mercy careers portal. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application.