Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) - Respiratory Therapy Nights - 12hrs/wk

umhealthwest•Wyoming, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist – RRT performs all respiratory care services for patients who have deficiencies and abnormalities in respiratory function. The Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. By virtue of educational background and clinical skills the Respiratory Therapist is utilized as an educator, mentor, Lead Therapist and consultant for clinical respiratory interventions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Completion of an accredited Respiratory program
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan
BLS certified
ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
PALS certification within 6 months of hire for all therapists working inpatient
NRP certification within 6 months of hire for all therapists working inpatient

Responsibilities

Assist with artificial airway management
Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Patient Assessments and make recommendations for all respiratory patients, Pulse oximetry monitoring, electrocardiogram, member of the Rapid Response and Emergency Response Team
Provide both invasive and non-invasive mechanical support
Administer humidity and oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy including percussion and postural drainage, breathing exercises, techniques and incentive spirometry, and aerosolized drugs
Draw and analyze blood gas samples to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and acid base balance of blood
Document procedures according to department and hospital policy and procedures as well as patient education and care plans
Assist with bronchoscopies and re-stocking of bronch cart and patient transports (internal and external)
Participate in the department’s Quality Management Process
Serve as a clinical instructor of respiratory therapy students
Attend all department and hospital mandatory meetings and seminars as well as department education programs
Other specialized bedside monitoring
Specific to Pulmonology RRT - Performs spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, and respiratory muscle forces
Equipment calibration and set up.
Evaluate response to bronchodilators
Perform 6MWT / Field testing and oximetry testing.
Assist with exercise testing.
Perform arterial punctures.
Perform exhaled breath testing (FENO, BH2)
Performs other duties as assigned. These may include but are not limited to: Maintaining a current knowledge base of department processes, protocols and procedures, pursuing self-directed learning and continuing education opportunities, and participating on committees, task forces, and work groups as determined by management.