Respiratory Therapist Nights

Autumn Woods•Warren, MI

1d•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility, now allied with MediLodge, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The facility emphasizes investing in employees' talents and career paths, offering support from tenured leadership and staff. They value deep caring for others and aim to support employees' well-being, excitement for the present, and future.

Requirements

A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for Respiratory Care.
Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed.
Valid CPR certification.
ONE YEAR OF RESPIRATORY THERAPY EXPERIENCE PREFERRED IN A LONG-TERM CARE SETTING.
Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity.
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
Ability to organize a schedule and work to meet facility needs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Vent Certified

Responsibilities

Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services. This may include testing the patient for qualifying clinical needs, gathering information, completing and/or submitting the information to the facility.
Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts. This includes consults, recommendations, and pertinent conversations with physicians, staff, patient, patient family members or other caregivers.
Assists facility in regulatory issues, ensuring that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage area, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility.
Takes care of routine mail, phone calls and pages, as necessary. Also completes necessary filing and faxing.
Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues.
Assess for patient’s respiratory needs. Assess oxygen saturation and use of pulse ox. Be able to assess ventilator patients and work with ventilator.
Complete treatment and ventilator check in a timely fashion. Notifies supervisor of any facility concerns or needs.
Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.
The ability to assess for decannulation and weaning.
May participate in a wide variety of special projects.
Resolves routine problems and communicates solution to appropriate personnel.