Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – ICU/ER

McLaren Health Care Corporation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care Corporation in Lansing, Michigan, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients with pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders in emergency, intensive care, and therapeutic settings. You will perform diagnostics, assist in treatment planning with physicians, monitor equipment, and educate patients.

Required credentials include state licensure, RRT certification, and BLS. The position includes a 0630–1900 schedule and on-call duties within a large health system

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the CAAHEP.
• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans and creates therapy programs.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as lung capacity measurements and blood gas analysis.
• Takes part in monitoring and treating patients using chest physiotherapy, aerosols, CPAP and BIPAP.
• Operates and maintains respiratory equipment and participates in QA/improvement activities.
• Instructs respiratory therapy interns and educates patients on treatments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Ventilator management

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

BLS certification

Job description

McLaren Health Care Corporation in Lansing, Michigan, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients with pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders in emergency, intensive care, and therapeutic settings. You will perform diagnostics, assist in treatment planning with physicians, monitor equipment, and educate patients.

Required credentials include state licensure, RRT certification, and BLS. The position includes a 0630–1900 schedule and on-call duties within a large health system