Respiratory Therapist

MyMichigan Health•Alma, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Requirements

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
BLS - Basic Life Support
NBRC - National Brd Respiratory Care
NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
PALS - Ped Advance Life Support
RT - Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Associate's degree
Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.).
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs Respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations.
Delivers medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.
Responds to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, and respiration and cardiac compressions.
Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.
Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support.
Weans patients off the ventilator.
Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.
Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.
Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., PFT, bronchoscopes, drawing/analyzing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs, Holter monitoring and oximetry.
Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.
Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department.
Performs chart auditing and participates in the quality assurance program.
Provides continuing education for the department, staff members in other departments and often functions as instructor for preceptor for Respiratory Students.
Assists in orientation of new employees.