Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part-Time

Trinity Health MI; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital - St. Marys in Livonia, MI is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift.

The role provides professional respiratory care under supervision and supports daily medical care. Responsibilities include patient education, administering and monitoring aerosol therapies, oxygen, bronchial hygiene, ABGs, ventilator management, and responding to CODE BLUE calls.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Orients patients to their treatments and develops measurable respiratory goals.
• Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosolized medication treatments for all ages.
• Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosol and humidification therapies.
• Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates oxygen therapies by various modalities.
• Performs bronchial hygiene airway suctioning techniques.
• Responds to CODE BLUE calls and assists with intubation, ventilation and transport, with bi-annual re-certification.
• Demonstrates proficiency in ventilator assembly and operation across age groups.
• Maintains and adjusts continuous life support for all ages.
• Draws arterial blood gases and communicates results to physicians.
• Monitors respiratory parameters and related functions.
• Performs chest physiotherapy, sputum collection, PPD testing, etc.

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital - St. Marys in Livonia, MI is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for night shift.

The role provides professional respiratory care under supervision and supports daily medical care. Responsibilities include patient education, administering and monitoring aerosol therapies, oxygen, bronchial hygiene, ABGs, ventilator management, and responding to CODE BLUE calls.