Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Saginaw, MI

SnapCare

Saginaw, MI

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Aerosols, CPR Certification, Cardiovascular Disease, Documentation, Electrocardiogram, Healthcare, Intensive Care, Laboratory Testing, Medication Administration, Needs Assessment, Oximetry, Paint Shop Pro Tubes, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Radiography, Respiratory Intensive Care Unit (RICU), Respiratory Therapy, Tracheotomy, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Saginaw, MI

POSTED

6 days ago

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Participate in shift-to-shift walking rounds and hand-off communication• Provide quality patient care with intensive respiratory care and patient transport within the facility
• Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans with minimal supervision
• Explain treatment purposes, procedures, and equipment to patients and provide discharge education
• Conduct physician prescribed treatments using various ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive)
• Operate oxygen and aerosol devices, nebulizers to administer medications, humidification, and oxygenation
• Perform chest physiotherapy using equipment to promote secretion clearance
• Conduct suctioning using various methods (oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal)
• Monitor oximetry and capnography according to facility policies
• Review patient chest x-rays for further evaluation needs
• Perform 12-Lead EKG and basic arrhythmia recognition
• Complete pulmonary function studies (NIF, VC, etc.)
• Assist with respiratory care procedures including bronchoscopy, perc trachs, and chest tube placement
• Provide tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes
• Perform arterial punctures and monitor ventilation efficiency
• Follow laboratory testing policies for moderate complexity labs
• Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to BLS and ACLS guidelines
• Insert and remove endotracheal tubes using free hand technique and/or video laryngoscope
• Set up, operate, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments and patient responses
• Communicate with physicians regarding therapy efficiency

Facility:

This specialized healthcare facility focuses on critical illness and rehabilitation services, providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients requiring intensive care. The facility maintains advanced respiratory equipment and technology to support complex patient care needs, emphasizing quality outcomes and specialized treatment protocols for critically ill patients requiring extended care and rehabilitation services.

Location:

Saginaw, MI

Saginaw offers a welcoming community atmosphere in central Michigan with affordable living costs and access to outdoor recreation along the Saginaw River. The area provides a stable healthcare market with opportunities for professional growth while maintaining proximity to larger metropolitan areas like Detroit and Grand Rapids.

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