Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

55d

About The Position

Hours | Schedule: Full time, 36 hours per week Night Shift Highlights and Benefits: Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One! 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 with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country Tuition Reimbursement Position Purpose: Performs patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have completed Level I and II therapist competency requirements.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure by the State of Michigan.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At least six (6) months of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
• BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapist-driven protocols, patient assessments, administration of medications, and evaluate patient response to therapies.
• Documents performance and results of therapies (therapeutic and diagnostic) according to policy and procedures (inclusive of NICU transport).
• Accurately maintains the Order Entry and Charging system related to services rendered.
• Assists with data collection and projects for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Respiratory Care Department process improvement plan.
• Supervises and assists in the training of new employees and students.
• Cleans, assembles, maintains and troubleshoots all Respiratory Care Department equipment while utilizing supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Participates as a member of the CPR team.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• DAILYPAY
• Benefits effective Day One!
• 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 with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees