Respiratory Therapist Registered

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

DailyPay benefits from Day One

Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO, Life Insurance, Short/Long-term D

Retirement plan with employer match

Referral program

Career growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shift duties in Michigan. The role involves ventilator care, diagnostic studies, patient assessments, and support for physicians.

Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth are offered within one of the nation’s largest Catholic healthcare systems. The position requires Michigan licensure and NBRC registration, with CRT applicants expected to obtain RRT within six months.

Qualifications

• State of Michigan license as Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC registration as Respiratory Therapist.
• If CRT, must obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care including diagnostics.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory and cardiac diagnostic studies on patients of all ages.
• Provide bedside assessments and assist physicians with questions on respiratory care.
• Disinfect and sterilize equipment.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Ventilator care and aerosolized medication delivery as prescribed.

Skills

Infection control

Patient care

Diagnostic testing

Record keeping

Education

Michigan Respiratory Therapist License

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

CRT to RRT within 6 months

BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Tools

Ventilators

PFT equipment

EKG machine

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Hours | Schedule: 36 Hours per week Night shift, every other weekend, rotating holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA 7pm - 7:30am

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position Purpose

Providing respiratory care, including, but not limited to, ventilator care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. Registered Respiratory Therapist are also responsible for performance of bedside assessments and providing assistance to physicians and other healthcare providers with questions regarding respiratory care. Performance of diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.

What the Registered Respiratory Therapist Will Do

• Familiar with all respiratory therapeutics and their actions, expected results and possible side effects.
• Responsible for complying with all policies including those dealing with incomplete orders, medication of therapy, adverse reactions, automatic stop orders, infection control, patient restraints and safety regulations.
• Perform all respiratory and cardiac diagnostic studies on patients of all ages.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Disinfect and sterilize equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• If Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), then obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care including diagnostics.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support, prefer to have Advanced Cardiac Life Support as well.

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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.