Respiratory Therapist
About the Organization
Lake Huron Medical Center is a 139-bed community hospital providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient health care services to residents of St. Clair and Sanilac counties. Services include emergency care, a primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs. The hospital is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group, offering patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices across the Blue Water Area.
Lake Huron Medical Center has received the Leapfrog Group's grade "A" in hospital safety, the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award, a four-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for Hospital Accreditation. As part of Prime Healthcare, the organization has been recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
About the Role
Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration for age and population-specific needs. The RCP II may occasionally serve as Lead RCP, overseeing the section or department during their shift.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care with consideration for age and population-specific requirements.
- Serve as Lead RCP when assigned, overseeing the section or department during the shift.
Qualifications
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate preferred.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.
Schedule
Part-time (over 59% FTE), night shift.