PREP Student Respiratory Therapy

Job Summary:  The Practice Readiness for Educational Pathways (PREP) Program provides the Respiratory Therapy student with opportunities to gain valuable experience that can help bridge the gap between theory and practice. The goal of the PREP Program is to facilitate the assimilation of the individual into the healthcare environment and culture. The PREP experience serves as a preview of direct patient care.

The student will work under the supervision of a CaroMont Health employee, licensed in the role in which the student is currently enrolled. The PREP student is assigned to a supervising employee each shift (mentor). The PREP student interns are required to schedule 12 hours of observation time per month. The PREP student works in a relief position. As appropriate, opportunities will be provided for the PREP student to collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members, as to learn a team approach to patient care. These opportunities will be observational only in nature.

The PREP experience is independent of school requirements and the PREP student is not supervised by school Faculty. The PREP student is restricted from performing any tasks aligned with licensure in their chosen field of study.

Qualifications: Respiratory Therapy student enrolled in an accredited program and in good standing. Skilled in dealing tactfully with patients, physicians, hospital employees, and the general public.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability