Respiratory Therapist PRN

Job Summary

Under minimal direction, the Registered Respiratory Therapist implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participates in the education of patients, students, staff and physicians; provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Care; assists with general department functions.

• Provides general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, medical gas therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non‑invasive ventilation (NIV).
• Provides diagnostic respiratory services and non‑invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas procurement, capnography, pulmonary function testing, apnea screening, bronchoscopy assistance and EKG procurement.
• Ventilator management, non‑invasive ventilation, arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, administration and monitoring of oxygen use, aerosolized medications, and therapeutic modalities.
• Performs critical care procedures including airway management, resuscitation, mechanical ventilation and patient transport; member of CPR/Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
• Assessment of patients and recommendation of patient care plans per established protocols; performs and provides chart review, documentation, patient and family education regarding disease process and treatment plan.
• Preceptor for students and staff.
• Cleans, assembles and maintains equipment per infection control guidelines.
• Troubleshoots problems to ensure proper functioning of respiratory equipment.
• Assist with general department functions.
• May be cross‑trained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and pediatric units as appropriate.

• Required Associate's Degree of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy.
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist –  (State of Michigan) upon hire.
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry – NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) upon hire.
• CRT – at least one certification from preferred list upon hire.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) upon hire.

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs:
  Frequently up to 60 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs:
  Occasionally up to 25 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs:
  Occasionally up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs:
  Frequently up to 25 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
  Frequently up 20 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs:
  Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs:
  Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs:
  Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Standing:
  Frequently
• Walking:
  Occasionally
• Forward Bend – Standing:
  Occasionally
• Forward Bend – Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation – Standing:
  Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation – Sitting:
  Occasionally
• Squat:
  Seldom
• Stair Climbing:
  Seldom
• Crawling / Kneeling:
  Seldom
• Reach – Above Shoulder:
  Occasionally
• Reach – at Shoulder or Below:
  Occasionally
• Handling:
  Seldom
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs:
  Frequently
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs:
  Occasionally
• Finger/Hand Dexterity:
  Seldom

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On‑demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Grosse Pointe Hospital – 468 Cadieux – Grosse Pointe
• Department: Respiratory Therapy – Grosse Pointe Hosp
• Employment Type: Part time
• Shift: Variable (United States of America)
• Weekly Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  0.04
• Hours of Work: Variable
• Days Worked: Variable
• Weekend Frequency: Variable weekends

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