SEH-RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG - RRT $15k sign on bonus

Sparrow•Charlotte, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Performs respiratory therapy assessments and diagnostic tests, delivers prescribed treatments and medications, monitors patient responses, and adjusts therapy as ordered. Supports patients and families through education and emotional support, collaborates with physicians and nurses, assists with airway management and emergency responses, and maintains respiratory equipment and required documentation. The role also includes staff orientation, participation in meetings and service activities, and adherence to organizational policies, compliance requirements, and customer service initiatives.

Requirements

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT).
Current Michigan state licensure.
CPR/ACLS certification.
Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program.
Knowledge of cardiac and pulmonary disease processes, related procedures, respiratory therapy techniques, testing procedures, and protocols.
Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, HIPAA confidentiality, OIG, and JCAHO mandates.
Knowledge of payer sources and payer requirements.
Written and computer skills to prepare billing, documentation, and reports.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Analytical ability to determine appropriate therapy based on patient observations, diagnostic test results, and disease processes.
Ability to adapt to multiple priorities and demands, address patient and family concerns, and respond to emergencies.
Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods, assist patients using proper body mechanics, and operate equipment and devices.
Ability to use a keyboard as required for the essential duties.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients through limited physical examinations and diagnostic tests, and report test results to physicians.
Perform prescribed respiratory care treatments, monitor and evaluate patient responses, and modify therapy as prescribed to meet treatment objectives.
Prepare and administer medications used with respiratory care.
Make regular rounds to assess respiratory therapy patients, ensure compliance with physician orders, adjust ventilator settings as ordered, and notify physicians of adverse changes in patient status.
Educate patients and families about treatments and procedures and provide emotional support as needed.
Document treatments and patient reactions promptly and in accordance with hospital policies.
Process and read back telephone orders from physicians related to respiratory services.
Communicate with nurses and physicians to support quality patient care and report adverse changes in patient status.
Perform EKGs, PFTs, Holters, ABGs, and exercise treadmill tests on inpatients and outpatients as directed.
Assist physicians with intubation, ventilator management, extubation, suctioning, oxygen placement, blood gas interpretation, and bronchoscopies, as ordered.
Maintain the work area and respiratory therapy equipment, including cleaning and sterilizing equipment, checking regulation, performing routine maintenance, and ordering supplies as needed.
Respond to code blue calls while on duty and assist with cardiopulmonary resuscitations.
Maintain records needed for respiratory care billing.
Attend required staff meetings and in-service programs and assist with orientation of newly hired and agency staff.
Participate in activities promoting the services and hospital.
Support and model the organization's mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives; follow organizational policies, procedures, and compliance guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.