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Respiratory Therapy Intern, Jewish Hospital, PRN

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UofL Health

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
  • Louisville

AI generated summary

  • You need one year in an accredited respiratory therapy program (GPA 2.0+), a Limited Mandatory Certificate from Kentucky, and BLS certification. No prior experience required.
  • You will provide routine respiratory care, interact professionally with patients and staff, and support team objectives while gaining experience across age-specific patient populations.

Requirements

  • Education & Training: The incumbent shall have completed the equivalent of one year of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Further, the incumbent shall remain enrolled in said accredited respiratory therapy educational program while maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0 throughout his/her employment as a Respiratory Care Student Practitioner. Note: Educational programs that are eligible for accreditation but have not yet achieved accreditation status meet the educational program standard.
  • Experience: No prior experience in respiratory care is required (other than that which has been achieved from clinical rotations in the incumbent’s educational program).
  • License & Certification: The incumbent shall hold a Limited Mandatory Certificate (license) issued by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care; licensure must be maintained throughout employment as a Respiratory Care Student Practitioner. BLS required.

Responsibilities

  • We are Hirng Respiratory Care Interns at Jewish Hospital!
  • This is a PRN Opportunity!
  • The Respiratory Care Student Practitioner possesses working knowledge of routine respiratory care and has displayed age-specific competence in his/her educational program for pediatric (ages 13 months to 11 years), adolescent (ages 12 to 17), adult (ages 18 to 65) and geriatric (ages 66 and over) patients.
  • The incumbent conducts himself/herself in a professional manner and is courteous to patients, physicians, visitors, members of the department and all other healthcare personnel.
  • The incumbent supports and contributes to departmental productivity and organizational objectives by functioning as an integrated member of the respiratory care team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Respiratory Therapy Intern.

What type of employment is this position classified as?

This position is classified as PRN (as needed).

Where is this position located?

This position is located at Jewish Hospital, under UofL Health.

What qualifications are necessary to apply for this internship?

The applicant must have completed the equivalent of one year of an accredited respiratory therapy educational program with a minimum GPA of 2.0 and must remain enrolled in the program while maintaining this GPA.

Is prior experience in respiratory care required for this internship?

No prior experience in respiratory care is required, other than what has been attained through clinical rotations in the educational program.

What certifications are needed for this position?

The incumbent must hold a Limited Mandatory Certificate issued by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and must maintain licensure throughout employment. BLS certification is also required.

What benefits does UofL Health offer for employees?

UofL Health offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits options, paid vacation, sick days, and holidays, free tuition to UofL for part and full-time employees, tuition reimbursement for degrees leading to a professional license, a 401K with employer match, and opportunities for advancement.

What is UofL Health's mission?

UofL Health's mission is to transform the health of the communities they serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

What age groups should the Respiratory Care Student Practitioner be prepared to work with?

The Respiratory Care Student Practitioner should possess age-specific competence for pediatric (ages 13 months to 11 years), adolescent (ages 12 to 17), adult (ages 18 to 65), and geriatric (ages 66 and over) patients.

How should the incumbent conduct themselves while in this role?

The incumbent should conduct themselves in a professional manner, being courteous to patients, physicians, visitors, and all other healthcare personnel.

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UofL Health

Science & Healthcare
Industry
501-1000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.uoflhealth.org.