Relief Respiratory Therapist - Trinity Health Michigan : Job Details

SUMMARY: Provide respiratory care to the sick and injured who present at MGHP for care. This will include but not be limited to ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. They are also responsible for performance of bedside assessments and providing assistance to physicians and other healthcare providers with questions regarding respiratory care. Performance of diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.

• Respiratory Therapist, RRT perform patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Demonstrates clinical skill and cognitive ability in the implementation of therapist driven protocols, the set up and maintenance of respiratory related equipment, the administration of medications, and performs invasive procedures.

• Located at our Trinity Health Muskegon Hospital

• Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefits packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B.

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.

• Unlimited career growth opportunities.

What Respiratory Therapist, RRT will do:

• Demonstrated competency in all Adult, Pediatric and Neonatal applications of Respiratory Care

• Ability to manage high volume of workload and to remain organized and composed with frequent interruptions.

What Respiratory Therapist, RRT will need:

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program offering associate degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience Completes level I and level II therapist competency validation requirements.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure by the State of Michigan. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

• BCLS certification

• At least six (6) months of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience

• If CRT must obtain RRT within 6 months of hire

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