Respiratory Care Intern-PRN

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well‑being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

The Respiratory Care Intern provides limited respiratory care procedures designated by submitted clinical skills competency from the accredited Respiratory Care program he/she is enrolled in and validated by the respiratory department. Duties and responsibilities are under the direct supervision of a credentialed Respiratory Care Professional. Performance of this job will also require a close working relationship with the medical staff and respiratory care leadership.

Good customer relations, assessment and communication skills are a must for this job.

• Service:
  Promotes a team spirit and positive work environment.
• Quality and Safety:
  Provides current clinical skill competency each semester; performs limited respiratory care procedures; maintains a high level of patient safety (Medication Safety, NPSG, etc.).
• Safe Environment:
  Maintains a clean work environment; cleans, processes, and delivers equipment; stocks equipment areas as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all Well Star Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• High School Diploma (General) or GED (General)
• Accredited Program Respiratory Care (Preferred)

• BLS – Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS – American Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS‑I – Basic Life Support – Instructor

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program that is recognized by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) and the American Medical Association on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) or an equivalent program accepted by the Georgia Medical Board.
• Completion of one semester in a formal AMA‑approved program in Respiratory Therapy.

• Ability to utilize good judgment and understanding of clinical limitations.
• Excellent mental and cognitive skills for decision‑making; effective communication skills and ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship with physicians and other hospital personnel.

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.