Registered Respiratory Therapist Contingent

Trinityhealth; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a part-time, overnight shift at our Michigan facility. You will provide age-inclusive respiratory care and work with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires NBRC RRT, Michigan licensure, BLS, and the ability to obtain NRP/ACLS within 6 months. Previous RT experience is preferred. Trinity Health supports growth and development within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Requires successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC required.
• Current Michigan licensure as Respiratory Therapist.
• Current BLS through American Heart Association required.
• Maintain NRP and ACLS certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized respiratory care for all age groups.
• Assist with improving overall patient care quality.
• Collaborate with the health care team to coordinate services.
• Participate in staff orientation and student training for Trinity Health System.

Skills

RRT NBRC

BLS certification

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

What you will do as a Registered Respiratory Therapist:

Provide individualized respiratory care for the entire age continuum. Assists with facilitating improvement in the overall quality of patient care. Utilizes a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates with the entire health care team in coordinating services rendered to all patients. Participates 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.

Benefits:

• 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.