Job Summary:
Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy to patients.
Performs invasive and noninvasive diagnostic procedures to Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
Maintains clinical expertise for Departmental assignments at various business units throughout, as assigned.
Communicates effectively with patients, coworkers, physicians and other system employees as needed, regarding patient care needs.
Adequately documents all aspects of patient care.
Supervises, directs and delegates to Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory orients, externs and students, as assigned.
Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.
Skills:
Required Skills & Experience:
Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
Education:
Required Education:
Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
Preferred Education:
Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
Required Certification & Licensure:
Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current License Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
BLS Preferred Certification & Licensure: N/A
Schedule Notes:
Lease note:
Candidates Must be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
Certified Respiratory Therapists (CRT) will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.
Interview or Auto Offer: Interview # of Openings: 1 Contract Length: 13 weeks
Location: Ascension St John Hospital - 22101 Moross Rd Certification/Licensure
Required: Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program Required.
Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care Required. Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
BLS Required Additional Skills/Information: NRP, Peds ICU, Neo Natal exp preferred. 1 1/2%2B Years of experience in a ICU/Floor setting.
Cerner experience preferred. Puritan 980 machine, Hamilton Transport, Servo U experience preferred. ABG Competent.
Shift Hours:
6 45pm-7 15am. Will work every other weekend. Will work every other holiday. Will discuss shift days in interview