Respiratory Therapist Internship, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Here at St. Luke’s, PCRAFT values are the guiding core principles of our health care team and the qualities we strive for with every encounter. Pride, caring, respect, accountability, flexibility and teamwork are the qualities our team will deliver every time. As a patient or prospective employee, you can count on every member of the St. Luke’s team to display PCRAFT values in every situation.

The Respiratory Therapist Internship with St. Luke’s University Health Network is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on clinical experience while they complete their respiratory therapy education. This paid internship allows students to work alongside experienced respiratory therapists in a supportive learning environment across multiple hospital campuses.

The internship, offering interns early visibility, mentorship, and career development within a well-established health system committed to education, growth, and high-quality patient care.

Campus availability may include:
Please note that internship availability is limited at each campus. Students who are flexible and open to working at multiple campuses across the network will have increased opportunities for placement.

• Allentown Campus
• Anderson Campus
• Bethlehem Campus
• Grand View Campus
• Monroe Campus
• Upper Bucks Campus
• Warren Campus

TRAINING / WORK SCHEDULE:

The Respiratory Therapist Internship with St. Luke’s University Health Network offers flexible scheduling based on each intern’s availability. Interns may work up to a maximum of 30 hours per week, depending on department needs and the student’s schedule.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Changes equipment as needed.
• Monitor’s inventory of supplies and orders/ stocks as necessary. 
• Monitor’s oxygen and various gas cylinders maintained by hospital.
• Signs in all arriving supplies and processes equipment for sterilization.
• Updates Respiratory Leadership on equipment, supply as well as oxygen and other gases needs.
• Cleans, disinfects, and restocks equipment in hospital areas and emergency kits.
• Sets up ventilators in department and performs pre-operative checks.
• Works in conjunction with Bio-med to repair equipment.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines related to cleaning of equipment.
• Set up and breakdown of Respiratory equipment in patient care areas
• Assists in Interventional Pulmonary procedures including set up of equipment prior to procedure, handling of procedure instruments, preparing and transporting specimens, and equipment reprocessing/pre-clean in line with infection control guidelines.
• Complies with all Department and Hospital policies.
• Demonstrates/models the hospital’s core values and customer service behaviors in interactions with all customers.  (Internal and external).
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required.  Student enrolled in Respiratory Therapy Program preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Basic computer skills and ability to learn new software to support department as needed. Prior Hospital experience preferred.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to two hours per day – 1-hour increments.  Standing up to 6 hours per day - 1-hour increments.  Walking up to 6 hours per day - 50-minute increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small objects, equipment. Continuous handling of equipment, documentation of records. Frequent twisting/turning of hands while changing equipment. Occasional twisting/turning of body.  Frequent lifting of objects up to 50 pounds.  Occasional carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.  Occasional carrying of objects up to 50 pounds.  Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment up to 150 pounds.  Occasional stooping, bending, and crouching.  Rarely requires squatting, kneeling, crawling, or climbing.  Occasional reaching above shoulder level.  Ability to feel temperature and other attributes of objects through touch.  Seeing as it related to general, near, far, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.  Hearing as it relates to normal, high and low frequencies.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.