Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Competitive compensation

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift. You will provide individualized respiratory care and collaborate with the health care team to improve patient outcomes.

Required: accredited RT program, NBRC-registered (RRT), Michigan licensure, BLS. NRP and ACLS due within 6 months. Prior RT experience preferred. Maintain patient confidentiality and participate in ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Must have an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• RRT certification required through NBRC.
• Current Michigan licensure as Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification required.
• NRP and ACLS certification due within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence in adult critical care and uses patient data to update care plans.
• Prioritizes therapy and patient care to meet changing demands.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and the health care team to coordinate services.
• Ensures accurate documentation for patient encounters and charges.
• Maintains and monitors respiratory equipment and initiates service requests as needed.
• Participates in ongoing education and staff training within Trinity Health System.
• Respects patient confidentiality and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

RRT NBRC

Michigan licensure

BLS (AHA)

NRP/ACLS within 6 months

Accredited RT program

Prior RT experience preferred

Education

Accredited RT program

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:12 Hour Night ShiftDescription:Registered Respiratory Therapist
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital
Location: Pontiac, MI
Schedule: Night Shift

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 ResuscitationPractioner(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…

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• Competitive compensation

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

Visitwww.trinity-health.org/careersto 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.