RESP THER TECH (TEMP)

Responsibilities

• If assigned patient care duties, Respiratory Therapy Technicians must complete training and demonstrate proficiency in all competencies, age-specific or otherwise, that are required of practitioners who are delivering patient services.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• If assigned patient care duties, Respiratory Therapy Technicians perform basic respiratory care techniques such as:
• Sputum inductions
• Meditation Administration
• Aerosol and oxygen therapy
• Analysis of blood gases and electrolytes from arterial/venous samples
• Calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting of blood gas analyzers
• EKG diagnostic testing
• Equipment rounds and compressed gas cylinder management
• Basic ventilatory parameters
• Patient education
• Assists in performing intra-tracheal aspiration
• Stocks and maintains designated areas with appropriate respiratory care equipment
• Re-processing of moveable equipment/devices
• High Level Disinfection (HLD) of bronchoscopes, airway devices and other medical devices
• Set-up and testing of equipment such as ventilators, BiPAP, nitric oxide delivery machines and other medical devices
• Is responsible for learning new technical devices and clinical procedures when applicable
• Communicates pertinent observations of patient status to oncoming shift and/or shift supervisor when assigned patient care duties
• Attends shift and general staff meetings
• Follows procedures for accurate and complete entries on medical-legal documents and the patient?s electronic medical record
• Adheres to CLIA/CAP, department and Michigan Medicine policies and procedures
• Provides equipment support, checks and preventive maintenance
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimally a high school diploma and some college level training (ie, Respiratory Therapy Program student), or other health related college degree.
• Experience in providing patient care services in a hospital or similar healthcare setting.
• College degree in healthcare related field is preferred.
• Active membership in the AARC and MSRC is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic respiratory therapy techniques is preferred.