Intern Respiratory Therapy - Camp Hill, United States - Penn State College of Medicine

Description

Penn

State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center Location:

US:PA:Camp Hill Work Type:

PRN FTE:

0.001 Shift:

Varied Hours:
Hours Per Week

Recruiter Contact:
Trevor Smith at


JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide students enrolled in an accredited Respiratory therapy program an opportunity to continue to develop their patient assessment, management, and critical thinking skills while completing their education.

It will also prepare the student for a smooth transition from the student role to the staff therapist role by providing opportunities to enhance their patient care, and communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School Diploma or equivalent.

Current BLS Student must be enrolled in an CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program The Respiratory Therapy Program has listed in its curriculum a college approved course for Respiratory Therapy Preceptor (Intern).

This course is listed in its college catalog along with other respiratory courses and as such would have objectives and outcomes, it may be listed as an elective course.

The student would receive a grade for this course, it may be pass/ fail The student must have completed one year (or equivalent) of the program.

The student must be certified in CPR (Basic Life Support).

The student would obtain a 74% or better on a Preceptor Entrance Exam administered by the CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program that the student is currently enrolled.

Test questions gathered from NBRC Entry Level Exams. The student would be available between 8-24 hours per week for the duration of the Preceptor Program. Students can exceed 24 hours per week with Respiratory Care Department and school approval. PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S): Customer Service experience is preferred.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities. P enn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information .

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