Respiratory Therapist Registered

McLaren Health Care•Bay City, MI

About The Position

Provides respiratory care to patients requiring emergency and intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing, and education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. The role monitors and maintains respiratory equipment and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patients, consults with physicians to develop treatment plans, performs diagnostic tests, and administers respiratory therapies. The position also supports patient education, intern instruction, equipment evaluation, departmental improvement efforts, and required documentation.

Requirements

Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
Successful completion of National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) registration examination requirements.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials.
Comprehensive knowledge of therapy procedures for patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric.
Ability to work collaboratively and with minimal supervision.
BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Interview, examine, and assess patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
Consult with physicians to develop patient treatment plans and create therapy programs based on physician instructions and assessment findings.
Perform diagnostic tests, including measuring lung capacity, taking blood samples, and using a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
Treat patients using chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications, and non-invasive therapies such as CPAP and BIPAP; connect, monitor, and treat patients on ventilators when needed.
Monitor and record treatment progress.
Instruct and monitor respiratory therapy interns during hospital clinical rotations.
Teach patients how to use treatments.
Operate and maintain respiratory equipment and assist with reviewing and evaluating equipment and supplies.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networking, and professional societies; may develop and conduct in-service training programs.
Participate in departmental quality assurance and improvement, and assist in reviewing or developing policies and procedures to improve work processes, customer satisfaction, and resource use.
Maintain required documentation, logs, charts, and forms in paper and electronic formats.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.