Respiratory Therapist Registered

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Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Works under the leadership of the Manager, Sleep/Neuro/PFT and according to established procedures, performs a variety of routine pulmonary functioning tests in order to provide data used by physicians in diagnosing lung disease and determining need for surgery. Arranges testing equipment, explains test procedures to patients and operates equipment. Assesses calculations of test results and routes results to physicians for interpretation.

Assists in maintenance of Respiratory Care equipment.

• Confers with patients to gather pertinent information including history of respiratory problems, reason for test, current medications, and documents in patient records.
• Explains test procedures to patients and/or family members, administers tests according to unit/age specification, observes patients during testing, and notifies physician or other appropriate personnel of patient distress.
• Performs routine pulmonary function tests according to established procedures including bronco provocation, tidal volume, oxygen-consumption tests, maximum breathing-capacity and force expiratory vital-capacity tests in order to provide data used in diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease/ailments, and to assess patient risk pre-operatively. Administers medications to aid in the diagnostic process and delivers interpreted tests in a timely manner.
• Assesses calculations of test results using factors such as patient’s age, weight, height, and sex, posts results in the patient’s chart, and routes results to physicians.
• Inspects all pulmonary function testing equipment regularly, follows prescribed quality control procedures and preventive maintenance plans, to ensure proper operation and integrity of test results. Makes minor adjustments to equipment and notifies the Manager of more extensive repair needs.
• Performs miscellaneous clerical duties including answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, scheduling appointments, filing records and preparing patient charges, reviewing PFTs performed by the Respiratory Care department.
• Assists the Manager in the research and evaluation of new equipment needs for Pulmonary Diagnostics and Respiratory Care.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; able to explain clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to patients and families; interact with staff or physician cooperation; cope under stress and handle emergency situations with patients of all ages.
• Computer skills with Word, Radnet, Outlook, Encompass, and HBOC.
• Proficient with all age groups within defined patient populations; demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups.
• Ability to exchange information, record pertinent information in patient charts, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and relay patient needs to appropriate personnel with courtesy and tact.
• Graduate of a two year AMA accredited School of Respiratory Care.
• Successfully completed the NBRC RRT/CRT exam.
• State of Michigan License; BLS Certification.
• Two years of practical experience as a Licensed Registered Therapist preferred but not required.

• Schedule:
  
  Per Diem
• Requisition :
• Daily Work Times:
  Varies
• Hours Per Pay Period: 0
• On Call:
  No
• Weekends:
  Yes

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