Respiratory Therapist Registered

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist in Lansing, Michigan. The role involves delivering respiratory therapy and patient care in accordance with physician orders and hospital standards.

Ideal candidates will hold an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy, current state licensure, and RRT certification. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures, evaluating patient responses, and providing patient education.

Qualifications

• Must have current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.
• Experience in pulmonary and cardiovascular procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Evaluate patient response and take corrective action.
• Provide education on procedures and equipment.

Skills

Therapeutic procedures

Diagnostic procedures

Patient education

Equipment maintenance

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

BLS certification

Job description

Responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy and patient care following physician’s orders, hospital policies and procedures; and departmental standards of care and standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary and cardiovascular procedures.
• Evaluates patient/resident response to respiratory therapy and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Provides education to patients and staff regarding respiratory procedures, equipment operation, and safety precautions.
• Performs routine maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work.

Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist Registered

• Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Bachelors degree preferred.
• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.
• BLS certification.

N OTE: Respiratory Interns, Graduates, or Certified, qualifications may vary see below:

• Enrolled or graduate of an A.M.A. approved respiratory care education and training program (or equivalent), who is awaiting successful completion of either the NBRC Entry Level: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Advanced Practitioner: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state examinations. Employee must become credentialed and licensed during the first year of employment.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Additional Locations: Michigan, Lansing
• Requisition ID: 25005039
• Daily Work Times: 630p-700a
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes