Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist applies scientific knowledge and therapy to clinical problems in respiratory care. Under medical direction and as part of a respiratory services team, the therapist performs a broad range of procedures for patients of various ages with general and specialized respiratory needs. The role includes evaluating respiratory care needs, recommending or making changes under policy and protocol guidelines, performing and assessing treatments and advanced interventions, and accurately documenting care according to departmental and legal or regulatory standards. The therapist also performs point-of-care testing as required, maintains competencies, completes education and competency requirements, and completes necessary documentation and billing. The role supports transitions to referral services, the next point of service, or home; educates patients and families; and trains respiratory staff, nurses, other medical personnel, and students.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Two years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine, or equivalent clinical education.
- Michigan State Respiratory Therapist license, required upon hire.
- NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential, required upon hire.
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, required within 90 days.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 90 days.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients to determine respiratory care needs and make appropriate recommendations or changes according to policy and protocol guidelines.
- Perform respiratory procedures and treatments for patients with general and specialized respiratory needs across age groups.
- Perform advanced evaluation, management, and therapeutic interventions for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
- Assess the effectiveness of treatments and interventions and document results accurately according to department and legal or regulatory standards.
- Perform point-of-care testing as required.
- Complete required education and competencies within designated timeframes and maintain competency in areas of accountability.
- Complete necessary documentation and billing accurately and on time.
- Facilitate transitions to referral services, the next point of service, or home, and educate patients and families about respiratory issues.
- Instruct and train respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.
Benefits
- Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates and new RT students graduating from an RT program, excluding CHW RT Apprentices.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
