Respiratory Therapist PRN

Employment Type:Part time
Shift:Rotating Shift
Description:Registered Respiratory Therapy RRT
Trinity Health Chelsea Hospital

Location:

Chelsea, MI

Schedule:

Rotating Shifts (Days & Nights), PRN
- Non-Benefitted

Provide general respiratory therapy to inpatients and outpatients including aerosolized medications; assessment of cardiopulmonary system; draw and analyze arterial blood samples; emergency response (Rapid Response and Code Blue).

• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner.
  
  Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participates in their resolution.

• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, employees, and visitors to Chelsea Hospital.

• Maintains knowledge to perform the duties of the job.

• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of Chelsea Hospital.

• Provides quality patient care by considering the age specific, development and cultural needs through competent clinical practice. Demonstrates unit/area competencies.

• Identifies and assists in resolution of problems related to safety, sanitation and maintenance of the environment.

• Practices effective communication in all interactions (patient, visitor, co-worker, etc.)

• Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating teamwork.

• Additional duties as assigned by the hiring manager/supervisor.

General Respiratory Therapy, including administration of aerosolized medications Assessment of the cardiopulmonary system and recommendation of appropriate treatment. Draw and analyze arterial blood for ABG’s and Co-oximetry. Initiate and maintain ventilatory support using invasive and noninvasive ventilation equipment. Emergency response to medical emergencies throughout hospital including the Rapid Response team & Code Blue. Perform diagnostic studies, e.g. EKG’s, Bedside Spirometry, and Pulse Oximetry.

Licensed Respiratory Therapist with State of Michigan.

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with State of Michigan

Skilled communication and teamwork, problem solving and service excellence

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.