Senior Respiratory Therapist FT 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
- Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
- Maintain effective interdepartmental relationships.
- Assume duties of an in-charge therapist.
- Monitor CQI activities.
- Make daily assignments/work loads.
- Coordinate staffing/scheduling.
- Rent equipment as needed.
- Coordinate daily staff activities and code blue response activities.
- Instruct employees and students in respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluate their competence.
- Perform duties of a Respiratory Therapist.
- Monitor and provide care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
