Student Respiratory Care Practitioner PRN, As Needed

Norton Healthcare, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist Student to join their team in Louisville. This role involves providing quality patient care, assisting in the operations of respiratory services, and ensuring smooth transitions between shifts. Ideal candidates will possess a strong commitment to patient education and documentation, and will be enrolled in a respiratory therapy program in Kentucky. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and care quality.

Qualifications

• Must be a student in a respiratory therapy program in Kentucky.
• Ability to provide patient education and quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care as ordered by physicians within the scope of student license.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of respiratory care services.

Skills

Patient Care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Respiratory Therapist Student (KY)

Job description

Responsibilities

Report to work on time and ready to work in a quiet professional manner, following hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Provide quality care as ordered by the patient’s physicians and within the scope of student license. Provide patient and family education related to medications and therapy modalities appropriate to assessed learning skills. Organize workflow to maintain a smooth transition between shifts. Assist in the day-to-day operations of the respiratory care services by neat and accurate documentation, entering charges for patient billing, monitoring and ordering supplies and medications, and other duties as assigned. Maintain current knowledge via hospital and department communication tools. Identify problems and recommend ideas and solutions.

Qualifications

Required:

1. Respiratory Therapist Student (KY)