Respiratory Therapist (RCP II)

About the role

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, including emergency services, primary stroke center, cancer care, surgical services, physical therapy and rehabilitation services, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialized diabetes programs. The hospital is affiliated with Lake Huron Medical Group, which offers patient-centered care through primary and specialty care physician practices throughout 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 a member of Prime Healthcare, the organization is part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.
• May be assigned or identified as Lead RCP, with responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience preferred.

Schedule

Full-time position, day shift.