Respiratory Therapist II – Day Shift (Lead Potential)

Prime Healthcare; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics under the medical director and cardiopulmonary director. You will participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care with emphasis on safety and quality.

Responsibilities may include acting as Lead RCP during shifts and collaborating with the care team to meet diverse patient needs in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current State RCP license required.
• NBRC RRT credential or obtained within three months of hire.
• BLS certification required; maintain current.
• ACLS certification required; maintain current.
• PALS certification required or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two years of acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered by the provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with attention to age-specific needs.
• May serve as Lead RCP; supervise section/department during shift when assigned.

Education

State RCP license

NBRC RRT credential

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) preferred

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care

Two years acute care experience preferred

Job description

Lake Huron Medical Center in Port Huron, MI, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner II to provide respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics under the medical director and cardiopulmonary director. You will participate in assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care with emphasis on safety and quality.

Responsibilities may include acting as Lead RCP during shifts and collaborating with the care team to meet diverse patient needs in a busy hospital setting.