Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )

Saint Joseph Mercy Health System; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an RRT or CRT to provide essential respiratory care services in Muskegon. Responsibilities include ventilatory care, diagnostic procedures, and education of students. Candidates should hold appropriate licensure and certifications, contributing to quality patient care in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
• Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist needed.
• BLS certification current; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients at MHP.
• Assist in diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care.
• Educate and supervise respiratory therapy students.

Skills

Ventilatory care

Aerosolized medication delivery

Mucous mobilization

Resuscitation

Diagnostic procedures

Education

Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist

Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care

Current BLS certification

ACLS preferred

Job description

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Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide respiratory care to the sick and injured who present at MHP for care. This includes ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. Responsible for bedside assessments and assisting physicians and healthcare providers with respiratory care questions. Perform diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care, including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function testing.

Employment Type: Full-time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift, 72 hours per pay period, 7am-7:30pm, with variable weekends and holidays scheduled per CBA.

Position Qualifications:

• Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care including diagnostics
• Current BLS certification; ACLS preferred

Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred. If CRT, obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Trinity Health is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.