Car-Reg Respiratory Therapist - Rrt

• Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in-house and out-patient care
• Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees, therapists, and other health care providers
• Maintains minimum level of competency as described in the Orientation, Training and Competency manual
• Communicates with physicians in matters relevant to patient status
• Works in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure effective management of patient care
• Maintains and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to ensure the accuracy of results and safety according to regulatory requirements
• Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for pulmonary function testing and respiratory therapy
• Collects QI data as requested
• Educates patient and family members/other caregivers as to the planned therapy, goals, and disease management
• Ensures proper operation of equipment
• May be required to perform other diagnostic procedures
• Diagnostic procedures may include, cardiac stress testing, cardiac event monitoring, Echocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, Holter monitoring, and Pulmonary Function Testing
• Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens

• Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• Must be licensed by the state of Michigan
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
• Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire
• ACLS within one year of hire
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics
• Must be proficient in recognizing various cardiac arrhythmias

New hire incentive available