Respiratory Therapist

Aspire Rural Health System; Elkland Township (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspire Rural Health Systems is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Cass City, Michigan. The position is part-time and focuses on providing high-quality respiratory care to patients in our Respiratory Therapy department.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate of a JRCRTE-approved program, hold NBRC RRT certification (or obtain within 6 months of graduation), and have an AS degree. CPR/BLS is required at hire, with ACLS/PALS to be completed within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a JRCRTE approved program of respiratory care.
• RRT from NBRC required (to be obtained within 6 months of graduating).
• Associate of Science (A.S.) required.
• One year hospital experience in respiratory care preferred.
• CPR and Current BLS certification required at date of hire.
• ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• The RT provides diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care and clinical evaluation of care, with physician oversight.
• Administer emergency, life-sustaining procedures as needed until physician judgment is available.

Education

JRCRTE approved respiratory care program

Associate of Science (A.S.)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist

Part Time Technical Cass City, MI, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 2346

OPEN POSITION:

Position:Respiratory Therapist

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Location: Cass City, MI

Aspire Rural Health Systems is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. We’re looking for individuals with a positive attitude to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of service to both our patients and employees.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of a Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) approved program of respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. (RRT needs to be obtained within 6 months of graduating)
• Associate of Science (A.S.) required.
• One year hospital experience in respiratory care preferred.
• Able to perform CPR and Current BLS certification required at date of hire by the American Heart Association.
• Must obtain ACLS/PALS within 6 months of hire date by American Heart Association.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The RT acquires training and clinical experience while providing logistical support for the operations of the Respiratory Care Department. The RT possesses sufficient training and experience to perform independent professional respiratory care diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and clinical evaluation of care including the establishment of therapeutic objectives and the review of care based on the age and needs of the patient. The final and ultimate authority, judgment, and clinical decision-making are the responsibility of a physician. The therapist is involved in acute, critical and/or life-threatening patient care areas and situations. Standard practice requires him/her to proceed along in administering emergency, life-sustaining procedures until such time as judgment and decision-making responsibilities may be assumed by a physician.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law".

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