Respiratory Therapist Registered

McLaren Health Care; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver exceptional care for patients with pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role involves interviewing patients, developing treatment plans, and administering therapies, ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in respiratory therapy, relevant certifications, and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians to develop treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic tests like measuring lung capacity and taking blood samples.
• Treats patients using methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Therapy

Diagnostic Testing

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing and patient education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders.Monitors and maintains equipment and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, takes blood samples and uses a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
• Treats patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. May connect, monitor, and treat patients who cannot breathe on their own to ventilators.
• Monitors and records the progress of treatment.
  
  

Qualifications:

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Part-time
• Requisition ID: 25001983
• Daily Work Times: 7a-7p
• Hours Per Pay Period: 60
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes