Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Garden City (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a part-time Respiratory Care Practitioner II at Garden City Hospital in Michigan. This role involves performing essential respiratory procedures and requires a valid RCP license and RRT certification, among other qualifications.

The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive respiratory care with an emphasis on patient-specific needs. Join our team dedicated to quality healthcare and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) must be obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS certification required upon hire and must be maintained.
• ACLS certification required upon hire.
• PALS certification required upon hire or within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care considering patient needs.
• May be assigned as Lead RCP with departmental responsibilities.

Skills

Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Bonus Amount

5,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign‑On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Garden City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

At Garden City Hospital, we pride ourselves on community involvement and commitment to preserving access to quality and compassionate healthcare. We are a state‑of‑the‑art medical facility with over 300 licensed beds and a teaching hospital, offering medical education to students, residents and fellows from across the country. The residency and fellowship programs offer graduate medical education to more than 80 trainees in specialties. Garden City Hospital has an award‑winning staff of over 350 of the area's best and brightest physicians from almost every specialty. Learn more at www.gch.org.

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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