Respiratory Therapist

MyMichigan Health; Tawas City (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Technology-driven workplace

Learning opportunities and training

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Michigan seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer medications and provide life support. Responsibilities include evaluating treatment protocols, delivering aerosol medications, and managing life support systems during emergencies. Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy and be licensed in Michigan. Certifications such as ACLS and BLS are required. This role demands strong interpersonal skills and the ability to troubleshoot medical equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have ACLS, NRP, and BLS certifications.
• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care and evaluate treatment protocols.
• Deliver medications and maintain artificial airways.
• Manage life support physiological aspects and patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to troubleshoot medical equipment

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Current State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care

Job description

Summary

This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform Respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations. (25%)*
• Deliver medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers. (25%)*
• Respond to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, respiration and cardiac compressions. (25%)*
• Set up and maintain all oxygen according to protocol. (25%)*

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support.
• Weans patients off the ventilator.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.
• Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.
• Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., PFT, bronchoscopes, drawing/analyzing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs, Holter monitoring and oximetry.
• Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.
• Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department.
• Performs chart auditing and participates in the quality assurance program.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.
• MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
• An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Certifications and Licensures

• ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support — Equivalent Experience: ACLS certification within 12 months of hire.
• NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation — Equivalent Experience: NRP certification within 12 months of hire.
• BLS: Basic Life Support — Equivalent Experience: Upon Hire.
• NBRC: National Brd Respiratory Care — Equivalent Experience: Employees who received credentials prior to July 1, 2002 are not required to participate in NBRC recertification programs.
• RT: Licensed Respiratory Therapist — Equivalent Experience: (none specified).
• PALS: Ped Advance Life Support — Equivalent Experience: Required within 12 months.
• TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management — Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (or similar). Current State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care required.

Other Information

• Must be a graduate of a school Respiratory Therapy with at least a 2 year Associate’s Degree (exception: any therapist who has the RTT credential on or before July 1, 2004 is not required to have an Associate’s Degree).
• Current State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care required.
• Current Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.).
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to blood born pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen protocol.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs., and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.