Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Lifepoint Health • Marquette, MI

54d • Onsite

About The Position

UP Health System Marquette is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join their team. This position is part of Lifepoint Health, a healthcare network committed to employee well-being and providing exceptional patient care. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in making communities healthier by delivering essential respiratory care services.

Requirements

• Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Michigan (RRT)
• Associate’s degree in respiratory care
• Graduated from CoARC approved respiratory care school
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within one year)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (within one year)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year related experience

Responsibilities

• Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible external candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree