Respiratory Therapy Student Extern Contingent

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to administer nasal oxygen, nebulized therapies, and non-invasive ventilation. You will perform pulse oximetry, monitor patient responses, and document findings in the electronic medical record under physician orders.

The role emphasizes safety, confidentiality, and collaboration with nurses and physicians. The position requires completion of an RT program or equivalent, high school diploma, and BCLS certification, with prior RT

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills to communicate with patients and staff.
• Analytical skills to observe, evaluate, and notify changes.
• Attention to reading orders, monitoring equipment, and recording data.

Responsibilities

• Provides care in line with Saint Joseph Mercy Health System mission and values.
• Obtains medications per prescription and administers treatments.
• Documents in electronic medical record and notifies clinicians of results.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Assists with inter-hospital transports and nocturnal pulse oximetry studies.
• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapies and device management.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

RT program or paramedic/EMT program (first year)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Administers nasal oxygen, Nebulized medication treatments, Hyper-inflation therapy examples; Acapella, Thera-Pep, etc., ECGs, inpatient transports, nocturnal pulse oximetry studies, and other applicable procedures to patients as prescribed by physician. Note: For Respiratory Therapy students only; who have completed the theory & clinical module in P & PD and/or non-invasive ventilation such as BIPAP/CPAP successfully in school and have established Tr RC competency. Will establish and maintain applicable Respiratory Care competency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.


• Uses \"AIDET\" principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).


• Where appropriate, with each patient interaction, uses the concept of \"Managing Up\" – a form of communication that positions information, a person, or team in a positive manner.


• Provides a consistent experience to patients, families, visitors and internal customers by using \"Key Words at Key Times\". Specifically, uses key words to help patients to understand what is happening with their care, help internal customers understand their service better, and build relationships.


• Obtains required medications according to prescription.


• Treats patient in accordance with NMT policy, monitors patient’s response to therapy and record in the electronic medical record.


• Performs suctioning procedures as needed.


• Performs non-invasive measurement of oxygen saturation levels via pulse oximetry.


• Documents in patient’s electronic medical record.


• Notifies appropriate personnel of results—i.e., Respiratory Therapist, Nurse.


• Serves as member of the Code Blue Team, receives direction from Charge Therapist during code—i.e., chest compressions, etc.


• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.


• Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.


• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.


• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.


• Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places per HIPPA guidelines.


• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.


• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.


• Demonstrates unit/area competencies.


• Assists with inter-hospital patient transports for patient's that are on devices that have been documented for competency on.


• Performs nocturnal pulse oximetry studies on patients, based on orders directed by a managing physician.


• Continues to gain additional knowledge and additional competency as position/experience deems appropriate.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.


• Successful completion of either 1) first year of accredited RT program in good standing or 2) paramedic or EMT program.


• Experience: 6 months of RT experience preferred.


• Certification/Licensure: BCLS

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients and personnel when explaining treatment procedures and with physicians and other departmental personnel when gathering and exchanging patient-related information. Analytical skills as necessary to observe and evaluate patients during treatments, and to notify appropriate personnel in cases of patient distress and/or status changes. Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for approximately 100% of work time when reading and interpreting physician’s orders, monitoring equipment, and recording data in patient charts.

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. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.