Respiratory Therapist

Cardio-Pulmonary Therapist***$30,000 Sign on Bonus available to qualified candidates***This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems.Responsibilities Certifications and LicensuresCredential: BLS: Basic Life SupportEquivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transferQualification Source: AHAEssential: trueCredential: RT: Licensed Respiratory TherapistEquivalent Experience:Qualification Source: MIEssential: trueCredential: NBRC: National Brd Respiratory CareEquivalent Experience: Employees who received credentials prior to July 1, 2002 are not required to participate in NBRC recertification programs.Qualification Source:Essential: trueCredential: ACLS: Advanced Cardiac Life SupportEquivalent Experience: ACLS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer. Effective 9/5/2023 ACLS will be required for all casual employees. Casual employees hired prior to 09/05/2023 have 12 months to complete.Qualification Source:Essential: trueCredential: NRP: Neonatal ResuscitationEquivalent Experience: ACLS and NRP (for non-casual) certification within 12 months of hire or transfer date effective 1/1/2017, all existing RTs must have it completed by 6/30/2018.Qualification Source:Essential: trueCredential: PALS: Ped Advance Life SupportEquivalent Experience: required within 12 months of hire or 12 months from 10/01/2023 for anyone hired prior to this date.Qualification Source:Essential: trueCredential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression MgtEquivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)Qualification Source:Essential: trueRequired EducationEducation: ASSOCEquivalent Experience: Must be a graduate of a school Respiratory Therapy with at least a 2 year Associates Degree (exception: any therapist who has the RT credential on or before July 1, 2004 is not required to have an Associates DegreeEducation Specialization: RTEssential: trueOther InformationAbility to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.).Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing must be done as required according to MIOSHA (Michigan Occupational Safety Health Administration) standards.Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting.PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.Other Comments