Respiratory Therapist PRN

About Big Rapids Hospital

Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital is a Medicare Certified 74 Bed General Hospital located in Big Rapids, MI, with service to the surrounding community. Look to Corewell Health Big Rapids Hospital for exceptional care from health professionals who are proud to be a part of our community. We’re listening and evolving to better meet the needs of all individuals and families in Mecosta County.

About Reed City Hospital

Corewell Health Reed City Hospital is a 25-bed acute care hospital in Reed City, Michigan. It is known for its patient-centered care, incorporating the Planetree model, and offers a range of services including rehabilitation, cancer care, and diabetes education. The hospital emphasizes community focus and provides convenient access to care, with clinics and primary care locations in Reed City, Tustin, and Evart.

We are proud to be a part of Corewell Health, West Michigan’s largest, most experienced provider of long-term acute, rehabilitative, skilled nursing, residential and home care. Corewell Health Reed City Hospital Rehab and Nursing Center is among just 21% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that were recognized as a best nursing home for 2020–21 by U.S. News & World Report. The designation means we pledge to preserve the dignity and quality of life for each and every patient and resident we serve.

Scope of Work

As a Respiratory Therapist with Corewell Health, you can help patients breathe more easily and live life more comfortably. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team to help diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions that affect the lungs and breathing in people of all ages.

• Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.

• Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.

• Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.

• Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.

• Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.

• Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

• 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical educationRequired

• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required

• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist

• RT Students, CRTs, and RRTs may apply

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here ( .

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Big Rapids Hospital - 605 Oak St - Big Rapids - CH West

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy - Big Rapids Hosp

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

4

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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