Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

106d • $31 - $46

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing various therapeutic procedures including advanced practice procedures such as operating balloon pumps (IABP), delivering inhaled Epoprostenol, and performing basic bedside respiratory parameters. This position participates in the orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health, which is a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.

Requirements

• Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner - Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
• Maintain current RRT credential.
• Maintain valid State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care.

Responsibilities

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and guiding behaviors of Trinity Health.
• Provides professional leadership in the delivery of patient care.
• Uses 'AIDET' principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization.
• Uses the concept of 'Managing Up' with each patient interaction.
• Provides a consistent experience to patients, families, visitors and internal customers using 'Key Words at Key Times.'
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in health system committees or work groups as needed.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information according to HIPPA guidelines.
• Facilitates good rapport and cooperative relationships, approaching conflict in a constructive manner.
• Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices and alerts leadership of any safety issues or concerns.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines.
• Participates in patient rounds and ensures treatments are provided in accordance with physician orders and approved medical protocols.
• Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition and contacts repair personnel or Charge therapists as appropriate.
• Suggests changes in therapies to medical staff based on clinical assessment of patient situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedure(s) for oxygen and medical air shutdown.
• Maintains knowledge of and reviews pertinent hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requests for respiratory care services.
• Provides high quality patient care considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrates annual unit/area competencies.
• Participates in new educational programs and equipment/procedure implementations.
• Facilitates instruction of staff or students during clinical training, providing feedback when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees