Respiratory Therapist - Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Center

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Centers; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide essential respiratory care services. In this dynamic role, you will implement and evaluate therapeutic services, educate staff and residents, and ensure the highest standards of patient care. This position offers both part-time and full-time options, allowing for flexibility in your work schedule. Join a compassionate team dedicated to improving the lives of residents with cardiopulmonary disorders. If you are passionate about healthcare and have a strong foundation in respiratory therapy, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of Michigan as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Minimum of two years experience in respiratory care.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services.
• Educate residents and staff on respiratory procedures.
• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Clinical competence

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

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Base pay range

$35.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation - Saginaw

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Part-Time or Full-Time Option Available

Job Summary

Under minimal direction, Registered Respiratory Therapists: implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participate in the education of residents, staff, and physicians; provide technical support of all equipment related to the practice of respiratory Care; assist with general department functions.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Education: Associate Degree program in Respiratory Care form JRCRTE/ accredited institution.

Experience: Minimum of two years.

Licensure: Licensed by the State of Michigan, Registered Respiratory Therapist. Credentialed by the NBRC.BLS certification.

Skills & Abilities: Critical thinking skills, self- direction, communication skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence for all age groups.

Representative Job Duties: (may vary from site to site)

• Continuous education of nursing staff on all respiratory procedures including trach care, sterile suction technique, aerosol therapy and oxygen usage.
• Frequent lectured and in services to nursing staff on respiratory diseases and management plans.
• Implementing respiratory protocols according to department policies and procedures which include auditing of respiratory medications and frequencies and recommending the appropriate therapy.
• Capping and decannulating trached residents according to department policy following physicians’ orders.
• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non-invasive ventilation.
• Assessment of residents and recommendation of proper treatment plan.
• Bedside assessments of patient’s in the hospital and in patient’s residence
• Documentation of resident procedure.
• Education of residents/families with regard to disease process and treatment plan.
• Provide diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, incentives spirometry, and chest physiotherapy.
• Ensure facility is adequately stocked with respiratory supplies and equipment at all times
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Occasionally may lift objects more than 25 pounds
• Ability to perform tasks which constantly require hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to see objects closely.
• Ability to distinguish various sounds, for example: auscultation and patient monitoring alarms.
  
  

Mental Requirements

• Constantly able to concentrate on moderate to fine detail with constant interruption
• Constant ability to attend to task/function 20-60 minutes at a time.
• Able to constantly understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts.
• Able to constantly remember multiple tasks/assignments.
  
  

Environmental & Working Conditions

• Work three days/week-total of 8 hours/day
• Frequently exposed to unpleasant noises.
• Frequently exposed to unpleasant smells.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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