Respiratory Care Associate

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Requirements

Successful completion of one year of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. OR High School diploma/GED with OJT for minimum of ten years. OR Associates degree in science.
BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

Administers respiratory care under the direct supervision of Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
Administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients and uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment.
Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance on analyzers and provides/monitors routine oxygen therapy.
Operates, calibrates, processes and maintains respiratory equipment.
Sets up and administers therapeutic treatments.
Performs patient care rounds, and interacts with the Respiratory Case Manager and/or Senior Respiratory Therapist in the development of the patients respiratory care plan.
Performs patient transports.
Educates patient, as needed, regarding the use of equipment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Career development and continuing education opportunities
Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

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