Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) - Respiratory Therapy * Nights - 36hrs/wk (New Hire Incentive)
University of Michigan Health-West · Wyoming, MI · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited Respiratory program
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential OR Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan
- BLS certified
- ACLS certification within 6 months of hire
- NRP certification within 6 months of hire for all therapists working inpatient
- PALS certification within 6 months of hire for all therapists working inpatient
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Assist with artificial airway management
- Perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Patient Assessments and make recommendations for all respiratory patients, Pulse oximetry monitoring, electrocardiogram, member of the Rapid Response and Emergency Response Team
- Provide both invasive and non-invasive mechanical support
- Administer humidity and oxygen therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy including percussion and postural drainage, breathing exercises, techniques and incentive spirometry, and aerosolized drugs
- Draw and analyze blood gas samples to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and acid base balance of blood
- Document procedures according to department and hospital policy and procedures as well as patient education and care plans
- Assist with bronchoscopies and re-stocking of bronch cart and patient transports (internal and external)
- Participate in the department’s Quality Management Process
- Serve as a clinical instructor of respiratory therapy students
- Attend all department and hospital mandatory meetings and seminars as well as department education programs
- Other specialized bedside monitoring
- Specific to Pulmonology RRT - Performs spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity, and respiratory muscle forces
- Equipment calibration and set up
- Evaluate response to bronchodilators
- Perform 6MWT / Field testing and oximetry testing
- Assist with exercise testing
- Perform arterial punctures
- Absorb exhaled breath testing (FENO, BH2)
- Perform other duties as assigned