REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT - Part time nights $2,500 sign on

Sparrow Health System; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This role involves providing essential respiratory care to patients across all age groups, including neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. You will be responsible for administering treatments, operating life support devices, and collaborating with medical staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position offers part-time hours with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient health. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to quality care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Health Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

$2,500 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentialed by the National Board.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan with BCLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy procedures for patients with dysfunction.
• Monitor and maintain life support devices in critical care areas.
• Instruct students and families on respiratory therapy procedures.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Emergency Procedures

Aerosol Medications

Life Support Devices

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Graduate from a Respiratory Therapy school

Associate Degree

Job description

REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT - Part time nights $2,500 sign on

Job ID: 46499

Positions Location: Lansing, 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. Associates 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. Work with neonatal patients, pediatric patients, adult patients and geriatric patients.
• Administer aerosol medications, support therapy (oxygen, humidification, ventilator), 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 life support devices in all critical care areas. Consult with and make recommendations to medical staff. Member of Code Blue team (CPR).
• Report/document pertinent patient care and status data in accordance with established guidelines. May accept and document physician telephone orders for respiratory therapy procedures.
• Establish an appropriate knowledge of electronic patient record and maintain accurate records relating to charges for services rendered.
• Perform routine RT equipment maintenance, cleaning/sterilization, and ensure environmental safety; member of Code Red team.
• Assist in the transportation of critical patients to or from Sparrow Hospital, 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. Maintain current knowledge of RT related issues.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory care.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan.
• Current BCLS Certification.
• Preferred: ACC Certification or NPS Certification from NBRC.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of critical care experience in a hospital setting (preferred)

Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate from a Respiratory Therapy school that is credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrates the ability to work on a team. Able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in his/her assigned service areas related to the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.

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.

Job Family

Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health

Requirements:

• Shift: Variable
• Degree Type / Education Level: Associate
• Status: Part-time
• Benefit Eligible: Yes
• Facility: Sparrow Hospital
• Experience Level: New Grad