Registered Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health MI; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Pontiac, Michigan is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide individualized respiratory care. The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team for improved patient outcomes, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with care protocols. Candidates should hold necessary certifications and licensure, with prior experience preferred. Opportunities for growth and competitive compensation are offered, along with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered as Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan as Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required.
• Maintain NRP and ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
• Previous work experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized respiratory care for patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to improve patient care.
• Participate in staff orientation and training programs.
• Demonstrate technical competence in adult critical care.
• Coordinate services and maintain patient documentation.
• Monitor equipment and maintain skills/competency.

Skills

Technical and clinical competence in adult critical care

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Licensure to practice in Michigan

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner (NRP) certification

Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

12 Hour Day Shift

Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital.
Location: Pontiac, MI.
Schedule: Day Shift.

What you will do as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

Provide individualized respiratory care for the entire age continuum. Assist with facilitating improvement in overall quality of patient care. Utilize a multidisciplinary approach and collaborate with the entire health care team in coordinating services rendered to all patients. Participate in orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health System as a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.

What you will need as a Respiratory Therapist

• Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered as Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan as Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required.
• Maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Practioner (NRP) and Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification. Both required within 6 months of hire.
• Previous work experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Essential Functions as a Respiratory Therapist

• Demonstrates technical and clinical competence in adult critical care. Applies patient care protocols and utilizes assessment information to review and revise plan of care accordingly.
• Excellent organizational skills for the completion of patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize therapy and patient care activities to meet changing demands.
• Communicates with healthcare providers, units, and other customers on an ongoing basis to coordinate services and exceed customer service needs. Acts as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other team members to address clinical patient care concerns.
• Ensures appropriate documentation/charges are entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service per practice expectations and facilitates corrections as needed.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment and requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.
• Participates in on-going education and takes personal accountability to seek experiences in order to maintain skills/competency.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to Trinity Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Employees of Trinity Health Michigan enjoy…

• DailyPay – Choose to get paid every day! Learn more by visiting www.dailypay.com
• Competitive compensation
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Visit www.trinity-health.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Trinity Health Michigan.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.