Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )

Trinity Health • Muskegon, MI

106d

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory care, including ventilator care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, and acquisition of arterial blood gases. They will also educate and supervise respiratory therapy students, perform bedside assessments, and assist physicians and other healthcare providers with respiratory care inquiries. Additionally, the therapist will conduct diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care, including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.

Requirements

• Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• If Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care including diagnostics.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care including ventilator care and aerosolized medication delivery.
• Perform bedside assessments and assist healthcare providers with respiratory care questions.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care, including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
• Disinfect and sterilize respiratory equipment.
• Comply with all policies regarding medication therapy, infection control, and patient safety.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY benefits effective Day One with no waiting periods
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
• Unlimited career growth opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees