Saint Luke's Health System
Saint Luke's Health System
Posted 5 days ago
Internship
Kansas City, Missouri
In Person
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Responsibilities
Perform all aspects of respiratory and cardiopulmonary scope of practice, including diagnostic testing and patient assessment. Collaborate with medical staff to provide quality patient care, education, and discharge planning.
Qualifications
You are currently enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Therapy program and will obtain a state license to practice. You will perform all aspects of respiratory therapy, including diagnostic testing, patient assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions. You will also provide patient education and discharge planning in collaboration with the medical staff.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Basic Life Support
Respiratory Therapy
Job Description
Student currently enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Therapy program who will obtain and maintain a state license to work within the scope of their knowledge, with opportunity of advancing skills through application of their growing knowledge. Performs all aspects of the scope of practice of a respiratory therapist and where applicable cardiopulmonary scope of practice. Scope of practice includes but is not limited to diagnostic and metabolic testing, patient assessment , treatment, planning and therapeutic interventions, analysis and reporting of clinical response. Therapists work in collaboration with the medical staff and other members of the health care team to support efficient, cost effective and quality patient and family care, as well as providing patient and family education and discharge planning. The position supports system, facility and department growth through participation in performance improvement activities, continuing education and professional growth and development activities along with other duties as assigned.
This is a paid internship.
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Respiratory Student - VariousThe best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
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