Student Intern - Respiratory Therapy | CHRISTUS Health | Handshake

CHRISTUS Health; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Medina, OH seeks a PRN Respiratory Therapist to assist in evaluating patient status and provide basic bedside respiratory care under supervision.

Under direction, you will perform procedures per physician treatment plans, educate patients and families, and maintain documentation. Requires high school diploma or equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited respiratory therapy program; CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic understanding of respiratory disease processes.
• Current student enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Ability to accept scheduling/placement designations determined prior to hire in organization.
• Good customer relations skills and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation of patient status and provide basic bedside respiratory care under supervision.
• Perform procedures associated with respiratory therapy following a prescribed treatment plan.
• Educate patients and families and maintain related documentation.

Skills

Bedside respiratory care

Documentation

Customer relations

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

Description

Summary

Under direction supervision; assist in the evaluation of patient status and provides basic bedside respiratory care (determined prior to hire in the organization – subject to change as skill levels increase.)

Responsibilities

Under direction supervision; assist in the evaluation of patient status and provides basic bedside respiratory care (determined prior to hire in the organization – subject to change as skill levels increase). Displays abilities to perform specific procedures associated with respiratory therapy to the patient following a prescribed treatment plan by the physician and company policies and procedures. Performs patient/family education and maintains all necessary related documentation.

Must have basic understanding of respiratory disease processes. Demonstrated interest in professional growth and development; ability to accept scheduling/placement designations determined prior to hire in organization. Must have good customer relations skills and basic computer skills.

Requirements

Education / Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Current student enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CPR (American Heart Association)

Work Schedule

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed