CAR-REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT-PULM DIAG

Peoplefluent; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow seeks a Respiratory Therapist- RRT for pulmonary diagnostics in Carson City, MI. The role focuses on advanced respiratory therapies, patient assessment, and collaborative care planning with physicians.

The position requires an RRT credential, MI license, BLS, and 2+ years’ experience. It involves team care, documentation, and patient education within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the NBRC.
• Current Michigan Respiratory Therapist License.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Minimum 2 years of RRT experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ condition and initiate emergency and non-emergency procedures as guided.
• Administer aerosol medications and oxygen therapy; perform respiratory treatments per protocols.
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment; collaborate with physicians on treatment plans.
• Document care data per CMS guidelines; may record physician orders for procedures.
• Educate patients on disease self-care and pulmonary rehab activities.
• Document and bill per CMS guidelines and AACVPR recommendations.
• Assist in transporting patients to the Pulmonary Function Lab and related procedures.
• Instruct RT students, staff, and families on respiratory procedures.

Skills

RRT credential

BLS Certification

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

Graduate from a Respiratory Therapy school

Current State Respiratory Therapist License (MI)

Tools

Hospital software

Job description

CAR-REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT-PULM DIAG

Job ID: 56098

Description:

Positions Location: Carson City, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Provide a wide variety of routine and advanced forms of respiratory therapy procedures for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with respiratory dysfunction.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members 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.

• Assess patients’ condition and initiate appropriate emergency and non-emergency procedures in accordance with established guidelines.
• Administer aerosol medications, oxygen support therapy and perform a variety of respiratory treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. Administer care within physician approved therapist-driven protocols.
• Initiate, operate, maintain, monitor, and ensure safe patient care practices and operation of various respiratory therapy equipment and devices. Collaborate with referring physicians, primary care physicians, and medical directors to establish an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Member of Code Blue Team.
• Report/document of pertinent patient care and status data in accordance with established guidelines. May accept and document physician telephone orders for respiratory therapy procedures.
• Conduct periodic patient education relating to disease-specific self-care. Monitor patient exercise, and perform psychosocial, nutritional, educational, and exercise assessments on each patient enrolled in Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Document and bill according to CMS guidelines and AACVPR recommendations.
• Perform routine RT equipment maintenance, cleaning/sterilization, and ensure environmental safety.
• Assist in the transportation of patients to or from the Pulmonary Function Lab and within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Gym and assist the physician when performing various surgical or non-surgical respiratory/cardiology procedures.
• Instruct RT students, medical personnel and patients and families regarding specific Respiratory Therapy procedures.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Current State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist License
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Preferred: Member of the AACVPR, MSRC, ATS or AARC Work Experience
• Preferred: Previous Pulmonary Function Testing experience Education
• Minimum 2 (two) years of RRT experience

Education

• Graduate from a Respiratory Therapy school

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

• Proficient in hospital-based computer software programs
• Adaptable to sudden changes in patient scheduling
• Organized, punctual, responsible
• Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in assigned service are as related to the principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience
• Preferred: Previous knowledge of COPD-related disease states including physiology, classification, treatment and outcomes

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