Respiratory Therapist - Optalis Health & Rehabilitation Center

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation - Muskegon/Whitehall Registered Respiratory Therapist

Full‑Time

Under minimal direction, Registered Respiratory Therapists implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participate in the education of residents, staff, and physicians; provide technical support of all equipment related to the practice of respiratory care; and assist with general department functions.

Education: Associate Degree program in Respiratory Care from JRCRTE/ accredited institution.

Experience: Minimum of two years.

Licensure: Licensed by the State of Michigan, Registered Respiratory Therapist. Credentialed by the NBRC and holds BLS certification.

Skills & Abilities: Critical thinking, self‑direction, communication, organization, basic computer skills, and clinical competence for all age groups.

• Continuous education of nursing staff on all respiratory procedures including trach care, sterile suction technique, aerosol therapy, and oxygen usage.
• Frequent lectures and in‑service to nursing staff on respiratory diseases and management plans.
• Implementing respiratory protocols according to department policies and procedures which include auditing respiratory medications and frequencies and recommending the appropriate therapy.
• Capping and decannulating trached residents according to department policy following physicians’ orders.
• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy, and non‑invasive ventilation.
• Assessment of residents and recommendation of proper treatment plan.
• Bedside assessments of patients in the hospital and in patient’s residence.
• Documentation of resident procedures.
• Education of residents/families with regard to disease process and treatment plan.
• Provide diagnostic respiratory services and non‑invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, and chest physiotherapy.
• Ensure facility is adequately stocked with respiratory supplies and equipment at all times.

• Long periods of standing and walking.
• Occasionally may lift objects more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring hand‑eye coordination.
• Ability to see objects closely.
• Ability to distinguish various sounds, for example: auscultation and patient monitoring alarms.

• Constant ability to concentrate on moderate to fine detail with constant interruption.
• Constant ability to attend to tasks/functions 20‑60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to continually understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts.
• Ability to continually remember multiple tasks/assignments.

• Work three days/week – total of 8 hours/day.
• Frequently exposed to unpleasant noises.
• Frequently exposed to unpleasant smells.