Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Critical Care

Peoplefluent; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing, MI is seeking a REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT-PD (FLAT RATE). This role provides routine and advanced respiratory therapy for patients across neonatal to geriatric populations, operating in critical care environments and Code Blue teams.

Responsibilities include administering aerosols, airway support, operating life support devices, documenting patient data, and educating students and staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by NBRC and Michigan licensed.
• Current BLS certification; ACC or NBRC certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' condition and initiate emergency and non-emergency procedures across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Administer aerosol medications, provide oxygen, humidification, ventilator support and other respiratory treatments.
• Initiate, operate, monitor and ensure safe use of life-support devices; consult with medical staff; be part of Code Blue team.
• Document pertinent patient data and orders; record-keeping of charges for services.
• Maintain electronic patient records and ensure correct documentation of procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical care experience

BLS Certification

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing, MI is seeking a REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT-PD (FLAT RATE). This role provides routine and advanced respiratory therapy for patients across neonatal to geriatric populations, operating in critical care environments and Code Blue teams.

Responsibilities include administering aerosols, airway support, operating life support devices, documenting patient data, and educating students and staff.