Registered Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health • Howell, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, night shift position at Trinity Health Livingston Hospital in Brighton/Howell, MI, is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). The role involves performing various therapeutic procedures, including advanced practices such as operating balloon pumps (IABP) and delivering inhaled Epoprostenol, as well as basic bedside respiratory parameters. The RRT will also participate in staff orientation and student training programs for Trinity Health, a teaching institution, representing the Respiratory Care department. The position requires maintaining safe respiratory therapy practices, ensuring treatments align with physician orders and medical protocols, and providing high-quality patient care that considers age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent practice and application of the respiratory care process.

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.
• BLS from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices, alerts leadership of any safety issues or concerns.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines obtains and maintains competencies per the Registered Respiratory Therapist orientation.
• Participates in patient rounds.
• Ensure 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.
• Based on clinical assessment of patient situations, suggests changes in therapies, etc., to medical staff to benefit cardiopulmonary patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedure(s) for oxygen and medical air shutdown.
• Maintains knowledge of and reviews pertinent hospital and all 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 through competent practice and application of the respiratory care practice process.
• 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.
• 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. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You).
• Where appropriate, with each patient interaction, uses the concept of "Managing Up" – a form of communication that positions information, a person, or team in a positive manner.
• Provides a consistent experience to patients, families, visitors and internal customers by using "Key Words at Key Times." Specifically, uses key words to help patients to understand what is happening with their care, help internal customers understand their service better, and build relationships.
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in the 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.
• Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees