Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistSummary Responsibilities(25%)* Performs respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations.(25%)* Delivers medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.(25%)* Responds to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, and respiration and cardiac compressions.(25%)* Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.Other Duties And Responsibilities:Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support.Weans patients off the ventilator.Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., PFT, bronchoscopes, drawing/analyzing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs, Holter monitoring and oximetry.Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department.Performs chart auditing and participates in the quality assurance program.Assists in orientation of new employees.MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.Certifications and LicensuresACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - 12 months of hire.BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Upon Hire.NBRC - National Brd Respiratory Care Required Equivalent Experience - Employees who received credentials prior to July 1, 2002 are not required to participate in NBRC recertification programs. CRT's will have 12 months from date of hire to obtain RRT if hired after 1/1/2024.NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Required Equivalent Experience - Within 12 months of hirePALS - Ped Advance Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Required within 12 months of hireRT - Licensed Respiratory Therapist Required Equivalent Experience -TEAM ADVANCED - Techniques for Effective Aggression Mgt Required Equivalent Experience - Within 6 months of hire.Required EducationAssociates DegreeEquivalent Experience: Degree in Healthcare Related Field. Required to maintain CEU's for license. Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting.Other Information Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)