Respiratory Therapist

MyMichigan Health•Alpena, MI

93d•Onsite

About The Position

This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Requirements

Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.).
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done as required according to MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety Health Administration) standards.
Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting.
Credential:BLS: Basic Life Support
Credential:RT: Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Credential:NBRC: National Brd Respiratory Care
Credential:ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Credential:NRP: Neonatal Resuscitation
Credential:PALS: Ped Advance Life Support
Credential:TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt
Education: ASSOC
Education Specialization: RT

Nice To Haves

Employees who received credentials prior to July 1, 2004 are not required to have an Associates Degree
Employees who received credentials prior to July 1, 2002 are not required to participate in NBRC recertification programs.

Responsibilities

Performs Respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations.
Delivers medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.
Responds to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, and respiration and cardiac compressions.
Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.
Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support.
Weans patients off the ventilator.
Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.
Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.
Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., PFT, bronchoscopes, drawing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs and oximetry.
Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.
Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department.
Performs chart auditing and participates in the quality assurance program.
Provides continuing education for the department, staff members in other departments and often functions as instructor for preceptor for Respiratory Students.
Assists in orientation of new employees.