Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in emergency, intensive care, and inpatient settings. You will perform diagnostics, assist in treatment planning with physicians, and monitor patient progress for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities include lung function testing, administration of therapies (CPAP/BIPAP, aerosols), and equipment maintenance while contributing to quality assurance and improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Associated degree in a Respiratory Therapy program accredited by CAAHEP.
• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans and creates therapy programs.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity and blood gas analysis.
• Delivers therapies including chest physiotherapy, inhaled medications, CPAP/BIPAP, and ventilation support as needed.
• Monitors and records progress of treatment.

Job description

McLaren Health Care seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care in emergency, intensive care, and inpatient settings. You will perform diagnostics, assist in treatment planning with physicians, and monitor patient progress for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities include lung function testing, administration of therapies (CPAP/BIPAP, aerosols), and equipment maintenance while contributing to quality assurance and improvement activities.