Car-Reg Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in-house and out-patient care

• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees, therapists, and other health care providers.
• Maintains minimum level of competency as described in the Orientation, Training and Competency manual.
• Communicates with physicians in matters relevant to patient status. Works in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure effective management of patient care.
• Maintains and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to ensure the accuracy of results and safety according to regulatory requirements
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for pulmonary function testing and respiratory therapy.
• Collects QI data as requested.
• Educates patient and family members/other caregivers as to the planned therapy, goals, and disease management.

• Ensures proper operation of equipment
• May be required to perform other diagnostic procedures. Diagnostic procedures may include, cardiac stress testing, cardiac event monitoring, Echocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, Holter monitoring, and Pulmonary Function Testing.
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.

• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Must be licensed by the state of Michigan
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
• Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire.
• ACLS within one year of hire.

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• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics.
• Must be proficient in recognizing various cardiac arrhythmias.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.