Respiratory Therapist PRN United
About The Position
United Hospital Corewell Health United Hospital is a community hospital in Greenville, Michigan, with 49 acute-care beds and 39 long-term-care beds. We give patients access to physician specialists and sub-specialists, clinical quality, state-of-the-art facilities and advanced medical and information technology. United Hospital is also a member of Partner in Children’s Health through Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital and has earned national recognition from several organizations. http://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/spectrum-health-united-hospital Scope of Work Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. As a team member in delivery of respiratory services, and under medical direction, performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups. Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required. Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability. Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing. Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues. Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care required Upon Hire
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required within 90 days
- LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan required
- CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association 90 Days
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education required
Responsibilities
- Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care.
- Performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups.
- Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines.
- Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
- Performs point of care testing as required.
- Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
- Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe.
- Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
- Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
- Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
- Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
