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Respiratory Therapist Internship, Opportunities at Multiple Campuses

St. Luke's University Health Network

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#Clinical Experience#Inventory Control#Patient Care#Medical Terminology#Healthcare#Equipment Maintenance#Infection Control#Internship#Sterilization#Hospital#Respiratory Therapist#Ventilators
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Location (5)

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Locations

5 listed locations

Allentown, PennsylvaniaBethlehem, PennsylvaniaEaston, PennsylvaniaQuakertown, PennsylvaniaStroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The intern will assist with the maintenance, cleaning, and setup of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and oxygen supplies. They will also support clinical staff during interventional pulmonary procedures and ensure adherence to infection control guidelines.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and are preferred to be currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program. Basic computer skills and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds are required.

high schoolInventory managementInfection controlMedical terminologyBasic computer skillsClinical documentationEquipment sterilizationRespiratory therapyPatient care supportVentilator setupInterventional pulmonary assistance

Job description

  • 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. Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally. St. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row. Learn More Here.