Respiratory Therapy Tech. Student PRN

BHS • Lexington, KY

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About The Position

Respiratory Therapy Tech, Student PRN Shift: PRN, 2nd Shift Unit Description: The Baptist Health Respiratory Care department helps patients breathe better and live healthier. Our expert team provides personalized care and advanced treatments for conditions like asthma and COPD. We offer comprehensive pulmonary function testing, advanced ventilator management, pulmonary rehabilitation programs, asthma and COPD education and management, and 24/7 emergency respiratory care. Our dedicated professionals deliver high-quality, compassionate care using state-of-the-art treatment plans. Position Overview: The Respiratory Therapy Tech Student assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory diseases and conditions. This includes the delivery of medicated and non-medicated therapy as ordered by a provider. The Respiratory Therapy Tech Student assists in departmental operations by assisting with supplies and equipment management.

Requirements

• Highschool/GED
• Must be a student licensed by the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care as a limited License Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky and in accordance with the provisions of KRS chapter 314A.
• Must maintain active BLS training. [Within 30 days of hire]

Responsibilities

• Assesses the appropriateness of therapy and makes recommendations.
• Performs, assesses, and instructs the effective administration of oxygen, aerosol medications, humidification, suctioning, and chest physiotherapy.
• Provides patient/family education concerning the safe and effective use of equipment where applicable.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features. Please note: These benefits are for our PRN positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED