Respiratory Care Assistant PRN

spectrumhealth; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

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Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health Lakeland is hiring a part-time Respiratory Therapist in St Joseph, MI. The role supports routine respiratory care under licensed supervision and contributes to patient safety and comfort in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, enrollment in a respiratory therapy program, and CRT/BLS certification at hire. The team emphasizes growth and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree.
• Recent graduate with an associate or bachelor’s degree considered.
• Respiratory therapy student who has completed at least 1 year preferred.
• CRT/BLS certification required upon hire (AHA or ARC).

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering routine respiratory care services.
• Deliver respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians under supervision.
• Document all pertinent information on respiratory care rendered.
• Ensure patent airway and adequate ventilation during CPR.
• Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory equipment under supervision.
• Process respiratory equipment for sterilization and maintenance.
• Contribute to effective communication within the patient care team.
• Support continuous improvement of patient experience including safety and quality.
• Maintain commitment to professional growth and organizational values.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy

Enrollment in accredited respiratory therapy program

Recent graduate eligible

CRT/BLS certification (AHA or ARC)

Job description

Interns Only - Please ask about our Early $25,000 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity!

About Corewell Health Lakeland

Our mission at Corewell Health Lakeland is "to improve health, inspire hope and save lives." We live this mission every day by providing compassionate care and encouraging wellness. We encourage you and your family to be active, involved, and informed in your care.

We provide leading-edge medical services, highly specialized healthcare professionals, and quality care. We're a not-for-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long-term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan.

The history of Lakeland dates back to the 1800s, when our hospitals first began meeting the needs of area residents. Today, we are proud to continue that tradition of service to our neighbors in the community with safe, high-quality, compassionate care.

The newly added 22,000-square-foot facility in Niles, Michigan will have 43 exam rooms and will house both Southwestern Medical Primary Care, Niles and Spectrum Health Lakeland Ear, Nose, and Throat providers. The $7.8 million project is expected to be completed and open to patients March 2023. This facility is a continued investment in our Niles community and the health of those we serve. It houses a range of coordinated health services from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all in one place, allowing us to deliver care to a patient's whole family, right in their community.

Our provider panel consists of more than 150 primary care providers, and over 800 specialty care providers who are dedicated to serving the health care needs of our community. Corewell Health Lakeland includes three acute care hospitals in St. Joseph, Niles, and Watervliet, as well as multiple other state-of-the-art facilities throughout the region.

https://lakelandcare.com/directory/facility/corewell-health-lakeland-hospitals-st-joseph-hospital

A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist

https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/respiratorytherapy

Scope of Work

• Assist in administering routine respiratory care services; is responsible for the performance of respiratory procedures commonly used in assigned areas; Work under the general supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner. Actual duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the patient unit assigned; provide excellent health care to all clients in Lakeland throughout their developmental life cycle.
• Deliver respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians, under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Document according to policy, all pertinent information on respiratory care rendered.
• Ensure patent airway and adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory monitoring equipment under direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• Process respiratory equipment for sterilization and provides necessary preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to the effective communication needs of the patient care team. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service.
• Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency. Adhere to the organization's published values.
• Contribute to the productivity of the department and proper coverage as assigned by management, i.e. facility assignment, unit assignment, schedule call, etc.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent
• Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.
• May be a recent graduate having earned an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program. Required
• Respiratory Therapy student who has completed at least 1 year in an accredited respiratory therapy program. Preferred
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here .
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

12