Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – PRN, 8-Hour Varied Shifts

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Ishpeming Township (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life & disability insurance

Tuition assistance

401(k) with company match

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming, MI seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to provide expert respiratory care. The RT will measure lung function, administer therapy, monitor patient status, and educate families while maintaining equipment and supplies.

This role supports code responses and continuous quality improvement. Qualifications include MI RRT license, associate degree in respiratory care, and BLS-HCP with PALS/NRP within 1 year.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapist License in Michigan (RRT) required.
• Associate's degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Graduated from a CoARC-approved respiratory care school.
• BLS-HCP required; PALS within 1 year; NRP within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to therapy per plan of care; monitor patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes and best practices.
• Responds to codes and emergent situations; provides appropriate treatment.
• Educates patient and family about illness and community resources.
• Stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders; maintains storage areas.
• Disassembles, cleans, sterilizes equipment and performs maintenance/calibration of machines.

Skills

Michigan RT license (RRT)

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory care

CoARC-approved respiratory care program

Job description

UP Health System Bell in Ishpeming, MI seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist (PRN) to provide expert respiratory care. The RT will measure lung function, administer therapy, monitor patient status, and educate families while maintaining equipment and supplies.

This role supports code responses and continuous quality improvement. Qualifications include MI RRT license, associate degree in respiratory care, and BLS-HCP with PALS/NRP within 1 year.