Senior Respiratory Therapist Part Time Days
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships to ensure optimal department operations and timely problem resolution. Assumes the duties of an in-charge therapist. Monitors CQI activities, makes daily assignments/work loads, coordinates staffing/scheduling, rents equipment as needed, and coordinates daily staff activities and code blue response activities. Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence. Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist within the education/training and experience levels required and as assigned. May monitor and provide care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, depending on the assigned hospital.
Requirements
- Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent.
- Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
- One to three years of respiratory care experience.
- Successful completion of ECMO training program, if applicable.
- Hyperbaric training, if applicable.
- BCLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous leadership experience preferred.
- ACLS certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care
- Maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships
- Assuming the duties of an in-charge therapist
- Monitoring CQI activities
- Making daily assignments/work loads
- Coordinating staffing/scheduling
- Renting equipment as needed
- Coordinating daily staff activities and code blue response activities
- Instructing employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence
- Performing the duties of a Respiratory Therapist within the education/training and experience levels required and as assigned
- Monitoring and providing care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, depending on the assigned hospital
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
