Aspiring Respiratory Therapist: Hands-on Student Clinician

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist for Great Bend Hospital. The role involves performing patient care activities including administering respiratory care, following protocols, and educating patients and families under supervision.

Required education includes a high school diploma and two semesters of clinical respiratory care training. Part-time schedule; involvement with a multidisciplinary team and clinical instruction opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Two semesters of clinical training in an associate or baccalaureate degree program in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and assesses respiratory care for inpatients and outpatients under supervision.
• Applies respiratory care protocols with independent judgment and professional action.
• Educates patients, families, and other care providers on cardio-respiratory topics, medications, equipment and procedures.
• Maintains patient-centered care and follows hospital policies and safety standards.

Education

High School Graduate

Clinical training

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Student Respiratory Therapist for Great Bend Hospital. The role involves performing patient care activities including administering respiratory care, following protocols, and educating patients and families under supervision.

Required education includes a high school diploma and two semesters of clinical respiratory care training. Part-time schedule; involvement with a multidisciplinary team and clinical instruction opportunities are available.