Respiratory Therapist Registered

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a $7.3 billion, fully integrated health care delivery system committed to quality, evidence-based patient care and cost efficiency. The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 640-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 732,838 lives in Michigan and Indiana, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, and employs 20,000 full‑, part‑time and contracted employees with more than 113,000 network providers across Michigan, Indiana and Ohio. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Confers with patients to gather pertinent information, including history of respiratory problems, reason for test, current medications, and documents details in patient records. Explains test procedures to patients and/or family members, allays fears, and administers tests according to unit/age specifications while observing patients and notifying the physician or other appropriate personnel of distress. Performs routine pulmonary function tests—including bronchodilator provocation, tidal volume, oxygen consumption, maximum breathing‑capacity, and forced expiratory vital capacity—using established procedures to provide data for diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease and pre‑operative risk assessment. Assesses calculations of test results using factors such as age, weight, height and sex, posts results to patient charts, and routes results to physicians. Inspects all pulmonary function testing equipment regularly, following quality control procedures and preventive maintenance plans to ensure proper operation, makes minor adjustments, and notifies the Manager of extensive repair needs. Performs miscellaneous clerical duties, including answering telephones, taking and relaying messages, scheduling appointments, filing records, preparing patient charges, and reviewing tests performed by the Respiratory Care department. Assists the Manager in the research and evaluation of new equipment for Pulmonary Diagnostics and Respiratory Care. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including explaining clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families. Strong interpersonal skills for staff and physician cooperation and coping under stress in emergency situations with patients of all ages. Computer proficiency with Word, Radnet, Outlook, Encompass, and HBOC. Experience and sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups across all age ranges. Graduated from a two‑year AMA–accredited School of Respiratory Care. Successfully completed the NBRC RRT/CRT exam. State of Michigan License. BLS Certification. Two years of practical experience as a Licensed Registered Therapist preferred but not required. Additional Information Schedule: Full time Requisition ID: 26002040 Daily Work Times: 6:30 pm – 7:00 am On Call: No McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran, or other classification protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr