Respiratory Therapy Student Extern — Hands-On Training

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

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