Respiratory Therapist Registered FT Nights

McLaren Health Care; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

McLaren Health Care in Michigan is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for patients in emergency, ICU and other units, performing diagnostic tests, therapy programs and patient education as directed by physicians.

The role requires an Associate degree in respiratory therapy, active state licensure, NBRC RRT credentials, and BLS certification. Schedule is full-time, with nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapy program that is CAAHEP-accredited.
• Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through NBRC.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans and creates therapy programs.
• Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, blood samples, and blood gas analysis.
• Delivers treatments including chest physiotherapy, aerosols, CPAP/BIPAP, and ventilator support when needed.
• Monitors and records the progress of treatment.

Skills

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ventilator management

Education

CAAHEP-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

NBRC RRT certification

BLS Certification

State licensure as Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Sign on bonus of $15,000

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: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26001110
• Daily Work Times: 7pm-7:30am
• Hours Per Pay Period: 72
• On Call: No
• Weekends: Yes