CRT (RCP I)

Lake Huron Medical Center • Port Huron, MI

15h

About The Position

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care while considering the age-specific and population-specific needs and requirements of patients. In the absence of a supervisor, the RCP I may be assigned or identified as Lead RCP and assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC); employees hired before March 2026 are exempt.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire and maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire and maintained as current.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate upon hire, maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physicians.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs.
• When assigned as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor, assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED