Respiratory Therapist Registered

McLaren Health Care; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Lansing, MI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Registered to deliver comprehensive pulmonary care and diagnostics. You will educate patients and staff, supervise equipment, and maintain detailed records in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required credentials include an active RT license, RRT certification, and BLS; an Associate degree is required, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Interns/ graduates may qualify with timely NBRC credentialing.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Active state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• BLS certification compliant for Respiratory Care.
• For interns/graduates: must be enrolled or graduated from AMA program and pursue NBRC credentialing within year.

Responsibilities

• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary and cardiovascular procedures.
• Evaluates patient responses to respiratory therapy and adjusts treatment as needed.
• Educates patients and staff on respiratory procedures, equipment operation and safety.
• Performs routine maintenance and service checks on equipment.
• Maintains records, reports, and related documentation.

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Current licensure as a respiratory therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS certification

Enrollment/graduate in AMA accredited program awaiting NBRC exams

Job description

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