Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care .7AV

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care As a Respiratory Therapist on the UPHSM team, you will provide professional and compassionate respiratory care to patients of all ages. You will be responsible for routine and critical respiratory care functions. You will also acquire and preserve at least three specialty areas including sleep lab, pulmonary lab, hyperbarics, vent clinics, inter-hospital patient transports, infant sleep screens/reflux testing, metabolic studies, SNF respiratory services, and equipment processing. Qualifications Graduation from an AMA approved course in respiratory care Associates Degree or equivalent Required Skills Patient-centered focus; ability to prioritize patients in all interactions. Strong communication skills across diverse personalities and cultural backgrounds. Flexibility to adjust hours when necessary. Positive, team-oriented mindset. Preferred Experience One year of experience including adult critical care. Required Certifications/Registration Current Michigan Respiratory Therapist Licensure Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider Certification Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) –OR– RRT Eligible and takes NBRC’s RRT exam within 6 months of hire date and obtains RRT credential before completion of first year of employment CRT Eligible and takes NBRC’s CRT exam within 6 months of hire date and obtains CRT credential before end of first year of employment AND takes NBRC RRT exam within 18 months of hire date and obtains RRT credential before end of school year of employment Our Campus Competitive and comprehensive insurance package Paid time off accruing from first day of employment On- and off-site gym discounts and healthy lifestyle incentives Campus cafeteria with daily specials, vegetarian and gluten free options, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner #J-18808-Ljbffr