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Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern

Primary Location San Jose, California Worker Location Onsite Facility San Jose Hospital Job Number 1353441 Date posted 04/29/2025
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Description:
Job Summary:

The Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern is a respiratory care student who practices at the level they have achieved in their curriculum under the supervision of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner. Community Benefit funds this non-benefitted summer temporary position of up to 240 hours per student annually.


Essential Responsibilities:


  • Working under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Care mentor employed by the facility.

  • Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Interns shall only perform tasks for which they have been previously deemed competent by their educational institution, including respiratory skills, organizational skills, priority setting, and sound clinical decision-making.

  • Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Interns shall provide a list of tasks for which they are competent, as approved by their educational institution, to perform under the guidance of a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.

  • Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Interns must maintain an active enrollment in the work-study course described above and are expected to complete all course assignments and requirements. Any Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern who ceases to be currently and actively enrolled in the respiratory work study course will be ineligible to participate.

  • Hours: Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern must commit to working a predetermined number of hours for the duration of the course.

  • Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

  • Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

  • Problem Solving - Identifies problems in a timely manner and brings problems to the appropriate person.

  • Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality and respects co-workers, patients, and facility visitors.

  • Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification to ensure that instructions and requests are fully understood.

  • Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information.

  • Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; balances team and individual responsibilities.




Grade 01

Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • N/A
Education

  • A high school diploma or general education development (GED) is required.
  • Student Respiratory Care Practitioner Intern in good standing, currently enrolled in a Respiratory Care Program approved by the Respiratory Care Board of California.
License, Certification, Registration
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:

  • Successful completion of first-year clinical rotations
Preferred Qualifications:

  • N/A
Primary Location: California,San Jose,San Jose Hospital Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Shift: Day Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, *Expected length of employment up to 3 months. Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM Working Hours End: 03:00 PM Job Schedule: Part-time Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Temporary Employee Group/Union Affiliation: A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West Job Level: Entry Level Department: Oakland Reg - 1950 Franklin - Rgnl Hosp-Patient Care Admin - 0201 Pay Range: $25 - $25 / hour The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted. Travel: No On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Submit Interest