About the role#
Saint Luke's is hiring a Respiratory Intern to work at our Lees Summit location. This is a part-time, paid position for students looking to apply their classroom knowledge in a clinical setting. You will work alongside our medical staff and health care team to provide patient care.
What you'll do#
- Perform diagnostic and metabolic testing.
- Assess patients and plan therapeutic interventions.
- Analyze and report on clinical responses.
- Educate patients and families, including assistance with discharge planning.
- Collaborate with the broader health care team to ensure efficient and quality care.
- Participate in performance improvement projects.
- Engage in continuing education and professional development.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
- A state license to work within your scope of knowledge.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Less than 1 year of experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Lees Summit, Missouri.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Saint Luke's
Saint Luke's is a nonprofit health system operating in the West Region of the BJC Health System. The organization provides care across 67 counties in Missouri and Kansas. It maintains 65 specialty services including heart and kidney transplant programs, neuroscience institutes, and neonatal intensive care. The system has operated for over 140 years.
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