Respiratory Therapist

Summary

* May be eligible for up $30,000 sign on*

* May be eligible for relocation assistance*

* Competitive Wages *

* Benefit package for eligible employees *

This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems.

A Day in the Life of a Medical Assistant at My Michigan Health:

(25%)*Performs Respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations.

(25%)*Delivers medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.

(25%)*Responds to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, and respiration and cardiac compressions.

(25%)*Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support. Weans patients off the ventilator.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance. Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.
• Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., PFT, bronchoscopes, drawing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs and oximetry.
• Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.
• Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department. Performs chart auditing and participates in the quality assurance program.
• Provides continuing education for the department, staff members in other departments and often functions as instructor for preceptor for Respiratory Students. Assists in orientation of new employees.
• My Michigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by My Michigan Health.

Credential:Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience:Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Qualification Source:AHA

Credential:RT:
Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Equivalent Experience:

Qualification Source:MI

Credential:NBRC:
National Brd Respiratory Care
Equivalent Experience:Employees who received credentials prior to July 1, 2002 are not required to participate in NBRC recertification programs.

Credential:ACLS:
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Equivalent Experience:ACLS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer. Effective 9/5/2023 ACLS will be required for all casual employees. Casual employees hired prior to 09/05/2023 have 12 months to complete.

Credential:NRP:
Neonatal Resuscitation
Equivalent Experience:ACLS and NRP (for non-casual) certification within 12 months of hire or transfer date effective 1/1/2017, all existing RTs must have it completed by 6/30/2018.

Credential:PALS:
Ped Advance Life Support
Equivalent Experience:required within 12 months of hire or 12 months from 10/01/2023 for anyone hired prior to this date.

Credential:TEAM ADVANCED:
Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt

Equivalent Experience:Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Education:Associates Degree

Comments:

Equivalent Experience:Degree in Healthcare Related Field. Required to maintain CEU's for license. Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

• Must be a graduate of a school Respiratory Therapy with at least a 2 year Associate’s Degree (exception: any therapist who has the RTT credential on or before July 1, 2004 is not required to have an Associate’s Degree).
• Current State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care required.
• Current Basic Life Support required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 12 months of hire.
• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.). Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and…