Fall 2026

PRN Respiratory Therapy Student/Intern

Respiratory Therapy

Updated on 7/21/2026

University Health

University Health

1,001-5,000 employees

Academic health system with teaching hospitals

No salary listed

Kansas City, MO, USA

In Person

On-site at UH Lakewood Medical Center; PRN role for Respiratory Therapy student/intern.

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Currently enrolled in an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program
  • Completed at least the 1st semester of clinical rotations
  • Current Missouri education permit
  • Current CPR certification (required for continued employment)
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; assistance required for heavier loads
  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Knowledge of the human development process and ability to work with all ages
  • RRT credential must be obtained within six weeks of program graduation
Responsibilities
  • Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and diagnostic tests
  • Perform cleaning and preventive maintenance on respiratory equipment
  • Document procedures and patient information accurately
  • Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team
  • Provide care in compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Desired Qualifications
  • Passion for patient care
  • Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Commitment to learning and professional growth

University Health is an academic health system with two acute-care hospitals, a large behavioral health program, a long-term care facility, and multiple primary care clinics. It delivers inpatient, emergency, surgical, and outpatient care through a connected network and serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, where doctors also train tomorrow’s physicians. Its downtown campus houses a Level One Trauma Center, and the system includes specialty centers like a cancer center, eye center, imaging, and a Family Birthplace. The goal is to provide accessible, high-quality care for the community, educate future healthcare professionals, and improve health outcomes for all patients.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$1M

Headquarters

Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • $2.3M expansion into Independence office space starts April 2024.
  • $1M McCombs Foundation gift boosts pediatric transplant program.
  • $300M Belvidere Park hospital adds 100 University Health acute beds.

What critics are saying

  • UHS $63M mental health hospital opens 2026, capturing Independence market share.
  • State repurposes Center for Behavioral Medicine, eliminating 50 acute beds.
  • Belvidere Park state control sidelines University Health revenue from short-term care.

What makes University Health unique

  • Largest comprehensive behavioral health program in Kansas City area.
  • Primary teaching hospital for UMKC School of Medicine.
  • Two acute care academic hospitals with specialist physicians.

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2 year growth

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Aug 14th, 2023
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