Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Job Description:

Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.

Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.

Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.

Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.

Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Draws Arterial Blood Gases.

Works with Providers and Physicians in providing ventilator support to critical patients.

Must-Haves:

• Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist
• Graduate of NBRC Approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• ACLS, NRP and PALS (Available Upon Hire)