Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Retirement plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Colleague Referral program

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide ventilator care, aerosolized medications, arterial blood gas collection, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. You will conduct bedside assessments and support physicians with respiratory care questions.

Responsibilities include performing respiratory and cardiac diagnostics such as EKGs and pulmonary function tests, maintaining records, and ensuring infection control and equipment sterilization as part

Qualifications

• Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care; if CRT, obtain RRT within 6 months.
• Current Basic Life Support; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Familiar with respiratory therapeutics and their actions and side effects.
• Comply with policies on incomplete orders, therapy medications, adverse reactions and safety.
• Perform respiratory and cardiac diagnostic studies for patients of all ages.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Disinfect and sterilize equipment.

Skills

Ventilator care

Aerosolized medication

Pulmonary function testing

EKG acquisition

Infection control

Basic Life Support

ACLS (preferred)

Education

Michigan Respiratory Therapist Licensure

NBRC Registry – RRT/CRT

BLS Certification

Tools

Pulmonary function equipment

Ventilator systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift Description:

Position Summary:

Provide respiratory care to the sick and injured who present at MHP for care. This will include but not be limited to ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. They 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 elated to respiratory care including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.

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.

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