Registered Respiratory Therapist

Garden City Hospital • Garden City, MI

74d • Onsite

About The Position

Garden City Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team. The hospital is a state-of-the-art medical facility with more than 300 licensed beds and provides medical education through residency and fellowship programs.

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care while considering the age- and population-specific needs of patients. The practitioner may occasionally be assigned as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained as current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire, maintained as current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained as current, or obtained within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate.
• Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
• When assigned as Lead RCP, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed