Respiratory Therapist

SGS Consulting; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to monitor patient responses, operate therapy devices, and work within a clinical team to support patient care. The role includes emergency interventions, equipment checks, and maintaining accurate charts.

Qualified candidates will have 2 years of recent RT experience and an Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program. This position emphasizes patient assessment and collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Associate of Science Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient physiological responses to therapy and consult with physicians on adverse reactions.
• Assist with medical procedures as part of a health care team to manage patient care.
• Set up and operate devices such as ventilators, gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems and aerosol generators.
• Follow prescribed treatment parameters.
• Provide emergency care including CPR and artificial respiration when needed.
• Inspect, test, clean and maintain respiratory therapy equipment for safe operation.
• Maintain patient charts with identification and therapy information.
• Measure arterial blood gases and lung capacity; review data to assess patient condition.
• Relay blood analysis results to physicians.
• Make emergency visits to resolve equipment issues and order repairs.
• Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.
• Check pulmonary functions in patients.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist experience

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Monitoring patient physiological responses to therapy such as arterial blood gases, vital signs or blood chemistry, and lung function changes, and consulting with physicians if there are adverse reactions.
• Working as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
• Setting up and operating devices including therapeutic gas administration apparatus, mechanical ventilators, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
• Following specified parameters of treatment.
• Providing emergency care, such as external cardiac massage, artificial respiration, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Inspecting, testing, cleaning, and maintaining respiratory therapy equipment to ensure it is functioning safely and efficiently.
• Maintaining charts that contain patient identification and therapy information.
• Measuring arterial blood gases, reading prescriptions, lung capacity, and reviewing other information to assess patient condition.
• Relaying blood analysis results to a physician.
• Making emergency visits to resolve equipment problems when necessary.
• Ordering equipment repairs when necessary.
• Explaining health care treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation.
• Checking pulmonary functions in patients.

Skills:

• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.

Education/Experience:

• Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.