Respiratory Therapist PRN

Corewell Health; Big Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay program

Discounts on restaurants and services

Identity theft protection and insurance options

Retirement options with contributions and match

Job summary

Corewell Health is looking for a part-time Respiratory Therapist at Big Rapids Hospital to assist patients with respiratory issues. Responsibilities include evaluating care needs, performing respiratory interventions, and providing patient education. Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or higher and have the necessary state certifications. Join a supportive team dedicated to quality patient care.

Benefits include a comprehensive package, on-demand pay, and discounts on various services.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant experience in respiratory care or equivalent education.
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI required upon hire.
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry required upon hire.
• Certification in NRP, ACLS, and BLS required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and determine respiratory care needs.
• Perform advanced therapeutic procedures for patients.
• Document treatment and ensure accuracy.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory care.

Skills

Evaluating respiratory care needs

Patient education

Documenting treatment effectiveness

Instructing medical personnel

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

As a Respiratory Therapist with Corewell Health, you can help patients breathe more easily and live life more comfortably. You\'ll collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team to help diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions that affect the lungs and breathing in people of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.
• Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
• Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
• Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
• Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
• Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

Qualifications

• Required Associate\'s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred Bachelor\'s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• 2 years of relevant experience (pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education) Required
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI (State of Michigan) Upon Hire required
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC Upon Hire required
• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA 90 Days required
• CRT-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA 90 Days required or CRT-BLS - ARC 90 Days required
• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• RT Students, CRTs, and RRTs may apply

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Job Details

• Primary Location: SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West
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• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Variable (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled Hours: 0.04
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• Weekend Frequency

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and vaccine requirements where applicable. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, perform essential functions, or enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to disability, pregnancy, or religious belief. We are an equal employment opportunity employer. For assistance completing the application process, you may call 616.486.7447.