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Respiratory Care Intern – ST Health Children's Hospital

  • PittsburghPA
  • Casual
  • On-site
  • Variable

PostedFebruary 9, 2026

Pay$19.00 / hr

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About this role

Start your respiratory career where your passion truly makes a difference — ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. As a Respiratory Care Intern, you’ll step into an environment where learning, impact, and innovation come together every day. Here, you’ll work alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists who are dedicated to helping the most vulnerable patients breathe easier, while gaining hands‑on experience that builds your confidence and accelerates your growth.

At ST Health Children’s, you’re not just preparing for a career — you’re becoming part of a team committed to advancing pediatric care through compassion, technology, and teamwork. With access to mentorship, student-friendly opportunities, clinical exposure, and career growth opportunities, you’ll discover a place where you can learn boldly, grow confidently, and make a meaningful impact from the very start.



Primary Responsibilities:

  • Participate in clinical research, maintain accurate records, and document patient interactions.
  • Communicate with healthcare personnel and exhibit service excellence.
  • Perform various respiratory therapies, including chest physiotherapy, flutter valve, PEP, incentive spirometry, humidification, nebulization, BiPAP/CPAP, IPPB, aerosolized drugs, and pulmonary function testing.
  • Assist in transporting patients requiring respiratory support and ensure proper respiratory equipment management.
  • Administer therapeutic gases, replace and monitor compressed gas cylinders, and perform arterial punctures with aseptic technique.
  • Provide, maintain, calibrate, and repair respiratory equipment.
  • Conduct resting, titration, exercise, and nocturnal oximetry studies.
  • Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, including airway management, ventilatory support, and external cardiac massage.
  • Attend meetings, complete competencies, and stay updated on hospital policies and respiratory care.
  • Ensure patient charges are entered daily.
  • Currently enrolled in a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.
  • The intern must have completed one semester of clinical rotations at a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Care.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Clearances with renewal:
    • 31, 33, 34, & 73

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$19.00 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Jordan Lee

Allied Health Recruiter — Imaging & Rehab

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# Respiratory Care Intern - ST Health Children's Hospital

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Allied Health
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Pay: $19.00 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-02-09T22:15:15.927Z

## Description

Start your respiratory career where your passion truly makes a difference — **ST Health Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh**. As a Respiratory Care Intern, you’ll step into an environment where learning, impact, and innovation come together every day. Here, you’ll work alongside experienced Respiratory Therapists who are dedicated to helping the most vulnerable patients breathe easier, while gaining hands‑on experience that builds your confidence and accelerates your growth.

At ST Health Children’s, you’re not just preparing for a career — you’re becoming part of a team committed to advancing pediatric care through compassion, technology, and teamwork. With access to mentorship, student-friendly opportunities, clinical exposure, and career growth opportunities, you’ll discover a place where you can learn boldly, grow confidently, and make a meaningful impact from the very start.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Variable

  • Hours

    Casual

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Assistant / Aide

  2. Licensed Clinician

  3. Senior Clinician — specialty

  4. Lead / Clinic Coordinator

  5. Rehab Services Manager

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

    ~2 min

    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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