RRT Part Time Nights - Huron Valley Sinai Hospital

Tenet Healthcare; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to provide respiratory therapy services and collaborate with healthcare professionals. This part-time night shift role involves patient assessments, developing care plans, and instructing staff and students in respiratory care procedures. Candidates must have a degree in respiratory care, RRT registration, and licensure in Michigan. Join us to make a difference in patient care at DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BCLS certification required; ACLS certification preferred.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services to patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop care plans.
• Perform patient assessments and evaluate therapy effectiveness.
• Instruct employees and students in respiratory care practices.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Patient Assessment

Collaboration

Therapeutic Procedures

Instruction

Education

Graduation from a Respiratory Care program

RRT registration by the NBRC

BCLS certification

ACLS certification preferred

Licensure to practice in Michigan

Job description

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.

Provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients.

Performs patient assessments, evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and determines which respiratory care activities can be delegated to other care team members.

Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence.

May function as an in-charge therapist and preceptor, as requested. Shift is from 7pm-7:30am.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Job: Respiratory Services

Primary Location: Commerce Township, Michigan

Facility: DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital

Job Type: Part Time

Shift Type: Night

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