Respiratory Therapist Registered

mclarenhlth; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health in Port Huron, MI, seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to provide emergency, ICU and therapeutic respiratory care. You will monitor patients, perform diagnostic testing, and implement treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include initiating ventilator support as needed, conducting tests, and ensuring accurate documentation. Strong BLS, NBRC credentials, and a CAAHEP-accredited program are required; a Bachelor’s degree is

Qualifications

• Requires CAAHEP-accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• RRT through NBRC.
• BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans and therapy programs.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as lung capacity, blood samples and blood gas analysis.
• Administers chest physiotherapy, aerosol meds and non-invasive ventilation (CPAP/BIPAP).
• Monitors and records progress of treatment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Blood gas analyzer

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:

1. Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
2. Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings.
3. Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, takes blood samples and uses a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
4. 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.
5. Monitors and records the progress of treatment.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associatedegree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commissionon Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) throughthe NBRC.
• BLS certification.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree.

Equal OpportunityEmployer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.