Respiratory Therapist (RT) Nights

Medilodg; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental & Vision

401K

HSA/FSA options

Education Assistance

Pet Insurance

Flexible Pay

Job summary

MediLodge of Farmington is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide clinical respiratory care under management direction at our Farmington, MI facility. The role offers a Nights shift with starting wage $35.40-$44.40 per hour and a Michigan Direct Care Incentive.

Responsibilities include patient assessment, ventilator management, and consultation with physicians and care teams. The position requires CRT or RRT licensure and CPR certification, with prior LTC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CRT or RRT license required and AMA approved school graduate.
• CPR certification required.
• One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in long-term care.
• Licensure in state employed and ventilator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services within Respiratory Care Practitioner scope.
• Document all respiratory care activities and patient responses.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and supplies within storage areas.
• Communicate clinical and operational issues with facility staff.
• Assess patients' respiratory needs and monitor oxygen saturation and ventilator status.
• Complete TARs monthly and assist in decannulation and weaning when appropriate.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Decisiveness

Scheduling

Confidentiality

Organization

Education

CRT/RRT license

AMA approved respiratory program

Job description

MediLodge of Farmington
34225 Grand River Ave
Farmington, MI 48335, USA

Description

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Facility: MediLodge of Farmington
Starting Wage: $35.40-$44.40 per hour
Shift: Nights

Why MediLodge?

• Michigan’s Largest Provider of long-term care skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services.
• Employee Focus: We foster a positive culture where employees feel valued, trusted, and have opportunities for growth.
• Employee Recognition: Regular acknowledgement and celebration of individual and team achievements.
• Career Development: Opportunities for learning, training, and advancement to help you grow professionally.
• Michigan Award Winner: Recipient of the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association.

Compensation?

• Starting Wages at $35.40-$44.40 per hour
• Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, $4 weekend pay.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.

Key Benefit Package Options?

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: We offer an Eighty-Five Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retirement Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options

Summary:

The Respiratory Therapist, under the direction of management, is responsible for providing clinical direction and in-services regarding patient care and other respiratory related issues to the facility.

Qualifications:

Education:

A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.

Licenses/Certification:

Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed.

Valid CPR certification.

Vent Certified, preferred.

Experience:

One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.

Job Functions:

Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services. This may include testing the patient for qualifying clinical needs, gathering information, completing and/or submitting the information to the facility.

Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts. This includes consults, recommendations, and pertinent conversations with physicians, staff, patient, patient family members or other caregivers.

Assists facility in regulatory issues, ensuring that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage area, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility.

Takes care of routine mail, phone calls and pages, as necessary. Also completes necessary filing and faxing.

Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues.

Assess for patient’s respiratory needs. Assess oxygen saturation and use of pulse ox. Be able to assess ventilator patients and work with ventilator.

Complete treatment and ventilator check in a timely fashion. Notifies supervisor of any facility concerns or needs.

Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.

The ability to assess for decannulation and weaning.

May participate in a wide variety of special projects.

Resolves routine problems and communicates solution to appropriate personnel.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity.

Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.

Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.

Ability to organize a schedule and work to meet facility needs.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Excellent organizational skills.

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