Registered Respiratory Therapist- Part-Time Day Shift - Requisition #880980

Infor; Marshall (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Michigan seeks a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist. This role involves performing various aspects of respiratory care, including adult ventilator support, EKGs, and pulmonary function testing. Candidates must possess an RRT license or be graduating from an accredited program shortly, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Licensed RRT or student/graduate in approved program graduating soon.
• Certified in BLS from American Red Cross/American Heart Association.
• Preferred certifications: ACLS, PALS, NRP.

Responsibilities

• Perform adult ventilator care and critical care assessment.
• Conduct EKGs and pulmonary function tests.
• Supervise Certified Therapists in absence of director.

Skills

Competency in inhaled medications

Clinical assessment

Patient interview

Education

State of Michigan license Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Graduate of an AMA approved program

Job description

Healthcare Professionals (HCP) compliance with necessary vaccinations ensures the uninterrupted operational continuity of Oaklawn and leads by example in the health and safety of the community we serve. COVID-19 and Influenza are required vaccinations at Oaklawn, EEOC exemption requests will be considered. Please consider this before applying for positions.

Registered Respiratory Therapist- Part-Time Day Shift

Job Summary: Perform all aspects of respiratory care clinically and diagnostically that the Cardiopulmonary department provides, such as adult ventilator care and critical care assessment, EKGs, general floor therapy, working with Neopuff support of newborns, arterial blood gas access, Pulmonary Function Testing, stress testing and holter monitoring/scanning.

Essential Functions:

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Assumes responsibility for first-line supervision of Certified Therapists in director’s absence.
• Performs and evaluates bedside spirometry, and pulmonary function tests.
• Performs EKGs and holter scanning.
• Performs and evaluates EKG stress testing, if trained.
• Performs critical care ventilation and assessment.
• Determines appropriateness of prescribed therapy and goals for identified pathophysiological state.
• Conducts prescribed therapeutic procedures.
• Collects and evaluates additional pertinent clinical information by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.

Minimum Qualifications: State of Michigan license Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and/or respiratory student or graduate in an AMA approved program graduating in less than three months. BLS from American Red Cross or American Heart Association certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Graduate of an AMA accredited educational program for respiratory therapists, or graduating within three months preferred. ACLS, PALS and NRP certification, preferred. Must demonstrate competency in administration of all inhaled medications and modalities.

Working Conditions: Potentially exposed to infectious disease

Physical Requirements: Constantly see/visual acuity, talk/hear, lift/carry 50+ lbs. Frequently stand, walk, reach, push/pull, handle/grasp/feel, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch.