Experienced Respiratory Therapist — Ventilator Care & Education

Riverview Health Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: Medical, Dental, and

Employer-paid life insurance

401(k)

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement and scholarships

Job summary

Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Department Manager. You will perform assessments, ventilator checks, tracheostomy and suctioning care, document resident status, deliver respiratory medications, and educate residents and families about the regimen.

Required: two-year accredited respiratory program, Michigan license, NBRC registration

Qualifications

• Two-year accredited respiratory program required.
• State of Michigan license required.
• NBRC registration (RRT/CRT) required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory assessments and plans regimen based on findings.
• Ventilator checks, tracheostomy care, suctioning, medication delivery, and equipment management.
• Manages and operates ventilator manipulations.
• Accurately documents resident status, symptoms, and responses to therapies.
• Educates residents and families about the purpose and rationale of the respiratory regimen.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience and empathy

Life support knowledge

Education

Two-year accredited respiratory program

Michigan license

NBRC RRT/CRT certification

CPR certification

Tools

Ventilators

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Department Manager. You will perform assessments, ventilator checks, tracheostomy and suctioning care, document resident status, deliver respiratory medications, and educate residents and families about the regimen.

Required: two-year accredited respiratory program, Michigan license, NBRC registration