Respiratory Care Assistant

Corewell Health • Grosse Pointe, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Respiratory Care Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages. Our team of skilled respiratory therapists works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including advanced diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. We utilize the latest technology and evidence-based practices to manage and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes. Join us in our mission to improve respiratory health and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital is a 280-bed acute care campus located in the heart of Grosse Pointe. Opened in 1945 by the Sisters of Bon Secours, it was acquired by Beaumont Health System in October 2007. Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital offers medical, surgical, emergency, obstetric and critical care services. In March 2012, the Cotton Family Birth Center at Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital was designated a Baby-Friendly® birth center by Baby-Friendly USA. Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital is also home to The James and Patricia Anderson Surgical Center, a leading-edge, hybrid surgical suite offering advanced learning, technological advancements and a wide array of procedures ranging from traditional to minimally invasive approaches.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy degree program.
• Selected candidates must successfully complete training modules and competency check offs (tailored to their scope of practice) developed by the department.
• Incumbent will be re-evaluated in two years if graduation did not occur.
• Completed the basic therapy clinical rotation in the employee’s perspective college program.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides care to patients with acute and chronic illness by administering various therapeutic modalities and by providing reinforcement for the education and instruction developed in the patient care plan.
• Follows the patient care plan as developed by the registered respiratory therapist, adhering to protocols for the delivery of medication and oxygen setups/titration.
• Set up and monitor patients placed on non-invasive ventilation (depending on site).
• Equipment processing, including high level disinfection of reusable supplies, oxygen tank maintenance, replenishing of par levels as needed.
• Performs chart review for verification of orders; provide electronic documentation; provide reinforcement of patient and family education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree