Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Cancer, Cardiology, Customer Support/Service, E Programming Language, Health Plan, Health Science, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Diagnosis, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Regulations, Respiratory Therapy, Risk, Staff Training
DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Oakland County is committed to outstanding customer service and medical care. This hospital features the Harris Birthing Center with all private birthing suites, the Charach Cancer Treatment Center (affiliated with the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Center), cardiac services, and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care. For emergency services, obstetrics and ambulatory surgery, Huron Valley-Sinai consistently ranks among the top hospitals in the nation.
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-730am
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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