Respiratory Therapist Full-Time 32Hrs

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides respiratory care to patients of all ages. The role covers general and pediatric nursing units and, following competency assessment, may include patient care assignments in the Emergency Department, PACU, and adult critical care. Depending on the facility, therapists may also provide services in other clinical areas. The therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including therapeutic treatments, diagnostic monitoring, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, emergency airway support, and responses to Code Blue, MRT, and PRT calls. Responsibilities may also include pulmonary rehabilitation, pulmonary function and diagnostic testing, and cardiac diagnostic services, depending on training and qualifications. The position is full-time, 32 hours. Listed schedules include day and afternoon shifts: 6:42 a.m.–7:12 p.m., 10:42 a.m.–11:12 p.m., 2:42 p.m.–11:12 p.m., and 6:42 p.m.–11:12 p.m. A $20,250 sign-on bonus is offered. Employees must meet the employer’s vaccination requirements for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella, and receive an annual flu vaccine or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), required.
A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) who is registry-eligible may enter the job classification, but must obtain RRT within four months to remain in the RRT classification.
Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan or eligibility to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients, including therapeutic treatments and diagnostic monitoring.
Manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation and provide emergency airway support.
Respond to Code Blue, MRT, and PRT calls.
Assess respiratory status and develop individualized care plans using approved protocols.
Maintain accurate documentation and daily charges, follow infection-control practices, and verify orders in the EMR.
Support pulmonary rehabilitation by supervising exercise sessions, monitoring clinical responses, educating patients, documenting progress, and coordinating home respiratory equipment and oxygen evaluations.
For trained therapists, perform pulmonary function and diagnostic tests, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion studies, bronchial challenge, and exercise testing; calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment.
For qualified therapists, assist with cardiac diagnostic services, including EKGs, stress tests, and Holter monitoring.
For qualified therapists, oversee staffing and assignments, support new employee orientation, and serve as team leader during Code Triage events.
Provide care in general and pediatric nursing units and, following competency assessment, potentially in the Emergency Department, PACU, adult critical care, or other clinical areas as directed by the facility.