Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT )
Trinity Health MI · Grand Rapids, MI · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Description
HIGHLIGHTS AND BENEFITS:
- Competitive compensation
- DAILYPAY Benefits effective Day One!
- No waiting periods
- Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
- Coleman Referral Program to earn cash and prizes
- Unlimited career growth opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
Position Purpose
Performs patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
What the Registered Respiratory Therapist Will Do
- Perform therapist-driven protocols
- Perform patient assessments
- Administer medications
- Evaluate patient response to therapies
- Document performance and results of therapies (therapeutic and diagnostic)
- Maintain the Order Entry and Charging system related to services rendered
- Absorb data collection and projects for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Respiratory Care Department process improvement plan
- Supervise and assist in the training of new employees and students
- Clean, assemble, maintain and troubleshoot all Respiratory Care Department equipment while utilizing supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner
- Participate as a member of the CPR team
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Completed Level I and II therapist competency requirements
- Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure by the State of Michigan
- Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- At least six (6) months of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- BCLS certification