Respiratory Therapist Full-Time 32Hrs

Munson Healthcare•Traverse City, MI

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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, after competency assessment, may include patient care assignments in the Emergency Department, PACU, and adult critical care. Therapists may also provide services in other clinical areas as directed by their facility. The position includes comprehensive respiratory care, assessment and care planning, pulmonary rehabilitation support, and diagnostic testing. Qualified therapists may also assist with cardiac diagnostic services and leadership responsibilities, including staffing support, employee orientation, and team leadership during Code Triage events. The schedule is listed as day/afternoon shifts, with shift times of 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. The position is full-time, 32 hours. A $20,250 sign-on bonus is offered. Employees must meet the stated vaccination requirements or have an approved medical or religious exemption.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is 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 Michigan Respiratory Therapist license or eligibility to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive respiratory care to adult and pediatric patients, including therapeutic treatments, diagnostic monitoring, invasive and non-invasive ventilator management, and 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 EMR orders.
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, conduct pulmonary function and diagnostic testing, including spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion studies, bronchial challenge, and exercise testing.
Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot diagnostic testing equipment.
For qualified therapists, perform 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, and other clinical areas as directed by the facility.