CAR-REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT

Uofmhealthsparrow; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Carson City, MI, seeks a bedside Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to patients as ordered by physicians. The role involves demonstrating procedures, ensuring equipment readiness, and collaborating with physicians and health professionals.

Required credentials include NBRC, Michigan license, BLS, and completion of Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year, plus ACLS within one year.

Qualifications

• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics.
• Proficient in recognizing various cardiac arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees and staff.
• Maintains competency per Orientation, Training and Competency manual.
• Communicates with physicians regarding patient status and collaborates with health professionals.
• Maintains and troubleshoots respiratory equipment for safety and accuracy.
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for pulmonary function testing and respiratory therapy.
• Educates patient and family about planned therapy, goals and disease management.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

Cardio-pulmonary anatomy/physiology

Arrhythmia recognition

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job ID: 56342

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

Job DescriptionGeneral Purpose of Job:Provides

Description:

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

General Purpose of Job:

Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in-house and out-patient care

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees, therapists, and other health care providers.
• Maintains minimum level of competency as described in the Orientation, Training and Competency manual.
• Communicates with physicians in matters relevant to patient status. Works in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure effective management of patient care.
• Maintains and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to ensure the accuracy of results and safety according to regulatory requirements
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for pulmonary function testing and respiratory therapy.
• Collects QI data as requested.
• Educates patient and family members/other caregivers as to the planned therapy, goals, and disease management.

• Ensures proper operation of equipment
• May be required to perform other diagnostic procedures. Diagnostic procedures may include, cardiac stress testing, cardiac event monitoring, Echocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, Holter monitoring, and Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Must be licensed by the state of Michigan
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
• Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire.
• ACLS within one year of hire. Work Experience
• None Education
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics.
• Must be proficient in recognizing various cardiac arrhythmias.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Carson City Experience Level Under 4 Years