Senior Respiratory Therapist- NICU

Trinity Health • Ann Arbor, MI

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About The Position

Clinical Specialists and/or PFT Therapists are credentialed respiratory therapists actively working in their area of specialty credentialing. Sr. Respiratory Therapists are required to attain additional credentialing as appropriate for their area of expertise: Examples CPFT, RPFT, FCC course, neonatal/Pediatric specialty, NRP, etc. Sr. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for performing various therapeutic and site/unit-specific advanced practice procedures. He/she will provide professional leadership representing the respiratory care department in daily activities as well as participate in unit specific meetings and related clinical workgroups. Sr. Respiratory Therapists will participate in orientation of staff and student training programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a two year advanced practitioner -Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
• Maintains current RRT credential.
• Maintains valid State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care.
• Maintains one or more of the following: NPS/NRP, CPFT, RPFT, FCC.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional leadership in the delivery of patient care.
• Uses 'AIDET' principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization.
• Uses the concept of 'Managing Up' with each patient interaction.
• Provides a consistent experience to patients, families, visitors and internal customers.
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in health system committees or work groups.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information according to HIPPA guidelines.
• Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices; alerts management of any safety issues or concerns.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines.
• Participates in patient rounds.
• Ensures treatments/therapies/diagnostic testing is provided in accordance with physician orders and approved medical protocols.
• Ensures that equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Suggests changes in therapies to medical staff based on clinical assessment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedure(s) for oxygen and medical air shutdown.
• Stays updated on hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requests for respiratory care services.
• Provides high quality patient care considering age specific, developmental and cultural needs.
• Participates as needed in new educational programs and equipment/procedure implementations.
• Facilitates instruction of staff or students during clinical training.
• Completes Health Stream yearly on a timely basis per SJMHS standards.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships.
• Behaves in accordance with the Code of Conduct, Service Excellence Standards, and the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMH.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees