Respiratory Therapist Inter

Job Summary This position is responsible for assessment and provision of care to meet the needs of patients for whom respiratory care services are requested. Based on the clinical needs and care plans, the Respiratory Therapist initiates and performs both basic and advanced respiratory care in the management of adult patients in an outpatient setting. Responsibilities Completes training/competencies and demonstrates job proficiency in all basic and advanced Respiratory Care techniques or procedures, including emergency response procedures, medical gas and aerosol administration, airway management and bronchial hygiene procedures, mechanical ventilation, patient assessment, monitoring and testing, patient transport, infection control and patient, family, visitor or staff education. Initiates, maintains and weans patients from continuous ventilator support devices, making appropriate ventilator changes based on patient condition, care plans and protocols. Commits and maintains patients to CPAP/BiPAP devices. Receives and transcribes verbal orders into the patient's health record. Participates in rounds with the primary provider and care team, and department leaders of the patients under responsibility, consulting with providers in developing care plans. Evaluates the need for therapy in general and intensive care patients and makes changes to improve care. Serves as an educational and consult resource to students, respiratory care technicians, and medical and nursing staff in respiratory care techniques and practices. Initiates and interprets other complex respiratory care procedures such as High Frequency Ventilation, non‑invasive positive pressure ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, arterial punctures, bronchoscopy, pulmonary function studies, analysis of blood gases and electrolytes, patient education, and others as designated. Participates as an active member on the Cardiac Arrest and Rapid Response Teams. Acts as a preceptor assisting with the orientation of new employees and training of respiratory care students when designated. Ensures accountability and learns new technical devices and clinical procedures. Reports patient safety incidents and concerns, and communicates pertinent patient and unit information to the oncoming shift and/or shift supervisor. Attends and participates in case presentations, shift and general staff meetings. Accurately documents care provided to patients according to institutional and department policy in the patient's health record. Adheres to all department and Michigan Medicine policies. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned, such as Quality Assurance, data collection and other chart review functions. Provides patient and family education. Completes continuing education units or professional development credits annually (12 credits for UH/CVC), including department and Michigan Medicine mandatory competencies within required timeframes or as specified by the department's continuing education program. Contributes to a positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships with colleagues, continually learning, creating impactful experiences, and working with a sense of ownership for outcomes, exhibiting commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in daily work activities and active listening skills and valuing feedback. Qualifications College graduate with a degree in Respiratory Therapy. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). Current licensure as a Respiratory Therapist by Michigan Department of Community Health, Board of Respiratory Care, maintained during employment. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), or certification within 30 days of hire. Benefits Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your first day. 2:1 match on retirement savings. Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and may be changed at any time. Physical Requirements Considerable physical and mental effort in job duties, assisting patients, moving equipment, lifting, pulling, pushing, bending, twisting, walking, long periods of standing, comforting and emotionally supporting patients and families. The position may be prone to fatigue and offers infrequent opportunities for relaxation. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr