Responsible for the delivery of respiratory therapy and patient care following physician's orders, hospital policies and procedures; and departmental standards of care and standards of practice.
Responsibilities: • Performs therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary and cardiovascular procedures. • Evaluates patient/resident response to respiratory therapy and takes appropriate corrective action. • Provides education to patients and staff regarding respiratory procedures, equipment operation, and safety precautions. • Performs routine maintenance and service checks on equipment. • Maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work.
Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist Registered:
Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Bachelors degree preferred.
Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.
BLS certification.
NOTE: Respiratory Interns, Graduates, or Certified, qualifications may vary. See below:
Enrolled or graduate of an A.M.A. approved respiratory care education and training program (or equivalent), who is awaiting successful completion of either the NBRC Entry Level: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Advanced Practitioner: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state examinations.
Employee must become credentialed and licensed during the first year of employment.
Additional Information:
Schedule: Full-time
Additional Locations: Michigan, Lansing
Requisition ID: 26000018
Daily Work Times: 6:30a-7p
Hours Per Pay Period: 72
On Call: Yes
Weekends: Yes