Respiratory Therapist PRN

Trinity Health; Chelsea (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital in Chelsea, MI is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to deliver inpatient and outpatient respiratory care, administer aerosolized medications, assess cardiopulmonary status, draw ABG samples, and support ventilatory therapy under physician direction.

You will work rotating shifts with day and night coverage, emphasize patient safety and teamwork, maintain confidentiality, and participate in quality care aligned with our mission and values.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with State of Michigan.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Ability to operate respiratory equipment and assess cardiopulmonary status.
• Emergency response readiness (Rapid Response/Code Blue) familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Chelsea Hospital.
• Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Chelsea Hospital.
• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.
• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.
• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)
• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.
• Additional duties as assigned by the hiring manager/supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Service excellence

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Rotating ShiftDescription:Registered Respiratory Therapy RRT
Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital
Location: Chelsea, MI
Schedule: Rotating Shifts (Days & Nights), PRN- Non-Benefitted

Position Summary

Provide general respiratory therapy to inpatients and outpatients including aerosolized medications; assessment of cardiopulmonary system; draw and analyze arterial blood samples; emergency response (Rapid Response and Code Blue).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.

• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Chelsea Hospital.

• Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job.

• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Chelsea Hospital.

• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.

• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)

• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.

• Additional duties as assigned by the hiring manager/supervisor.

Provides the following under physician direction

General Respiratory Therapy, including administration of aerosolized medications Assessment of the cardiopulmonary system and recommendation of appropriate treatment. Draw and analyze arterial blood for ABG’s and Co-oximetry. Initiate and maintain ventilatory support using invasive and noninvasive ventilation equipment. Emergency response to medical emergencies throughout hospital including the Rapid Response team & Code Blue. Perform diagnostic studies, e.g. EKG’s, Bedside Spirometry, and Pulse Oximetry.

Qualifications

Licensed Respiratory Therapist with State of Michigan.

Required Education, Experience and Certification/Licensure

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with State of Michigan

Required Skills and Abilities

Skilled communication and teamwork, problem solving and service excellence

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.