Cert Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Care

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cert Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all ages. The role involves collecting and documenting health data on an ongoing basis, prioritizing data collection according to the patient’s immediate condition or needs, and implementing the plan of care by delivering therapy safely, promptly, and appropriately. The therapist documents interventions and patient responses, coordinates and collaborates in care delivery, and systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of respiratory care. The position supports Munson Medical Center’s performance improvement philosophy and participates in quality improvement and department-level quality-of-care activities. The therapist uses the results of those activities to initiate changes in respiratory practice, takes personal responsibility for safety, follows physical job requirements and safe body mechanics and transfer/lifting techniques, and supports effective communication through regular attendance at department meetings. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, at 5087 N. Royal Drive, Suite B, Traverse City, Michigan. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Clinical exposure to all aspects of pediatric and adult respiratory care.
Current Michigan Respiratory Therapist license through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care to patients of all ages.
Collect health data systematically and on an ongoing basis, involving the patient, family, and other healthcare providers as appropriate.
Prioritize data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs and document relevant data.
Implement the plan of care by delivering therapy safely, promptly, and appropriately; document interventions and responses to therapy.
Coordinate and collaborate in care delivery.
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of respiratory care systematically.
Support Munson Medical Center’s performance improvement philosophy and participate in quality improvement activities.
Take responsibility for safety, follow physical job requirements, use safe body mechanics and transfer/lifting techniques, and plan actions that promote safety.
Attend department meetings regularly to support effective communication and feedback.
Participate in department-level quality-of-care activities and use their results to initiate changes in respiratory practice.