RT Respiratory Therapist PRN

Vibra Healthcare • Detroit, MI

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Vibra Hospital of SE Michigan – DMC Campus is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists. The 28-bed critical care hospital in Detroit provides acute care to patients recovering from serious illnesses or injuries, including patients with medically complex conditions such as trauma, infectious diseases, wound healing, cardiovascular disease, stroke, amputation, and ventilator weaning. The hospital describes its work environment as fast-paced and friendly, with opportunities to get to know patients and their families.

The Respiratory Therapist provides efficient, quality-oriented patient care in accordance with the department’s policies and procedures. The role also includes equipment maintenance, changes, and inventory, as well as setting up and operating respiratory care equipment used to diagnose and treat respiratory disease and illness.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current, valid, and active license to practice as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist in the state of employment.
• Current BLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor.
• ACLS certification from a Vibra-approved vendor within six months of hire.
• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• One year of critical care and/or artificial airway and ventilator care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, quality-oriented patient care within the scope of the department's policy and procedure manual.
• Perform support activities such as equipment maintenance, changes, and inventory.
• Set up and operate respiratory care equipment used in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness.

What This Job Offers

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