Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )

Trinity Health • Muskegon, MI

103d

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide respiratory care to the sick and injured who present at MGHP for care. This will include but not be limited to ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. They are also responsible for performance of bedside assessments and providing assistance to physicians and other healthcare providers with questions regarding respiratory care. Performance of diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.

Requirements

• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensure by the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Care.
• Current Certification in Basic Life Support.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
• If CRT, then obtain RRT within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients including ventilatory care and aerosolized medication delivery.
• Perform mucous mobilization and resuscitation as needed.
• Acquire arterial blood gases and perform bedside assessments.
• Educate and supervise respiratory therapy students.
• Assist physicians and healthcare providers with respiratory care questions.
• Perform diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care, including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees