Respiratory Therapist (RT) Days

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist, under the direction of management, is responsible for providing clinical direction and in-services regarding patient care and other respiratory related issues to the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services.
• Gathers information, completes and/or submits information to the facility.
• Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts.
• Assists facility in regulatory issues, ensures that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage areas, and provides appropriate documentation.
• Takes care of routine mail, phone calls, and pages.
• Completes necessary filing and faxing.
• Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues.
• Assesses for patient's respiratory needs.
• Absesses oxygen saturation and uses pulse ox.
• Assists with ventilator patients and works with ventilators.
• Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.
• Assesses for decannulation and weaning.
• May participate in a wide variety of special projects.
• Solves routine problems and communicates solutions to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
• A valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed.
• A valid CPR certification.
• Vent certified, preferred.
• One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Education: A CRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed. Valid CPR certification. Vent certified, preferred.

Skills

• Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Ability to organize a schedule and work to meet facility needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits: Affordable medical insurance options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Additional Healthcare Benefits: Dental, vision, and prescription drug insurance options via leading insurance providers.
• Michigan Direct Care Incentive: An Eighty-Fifty Cent Michigan Direct Care Incentive that is added to your hourly wage.
• Flexible Pay Options: Get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly through UKG Wallet.
• Benefits Concierge: Internal company assistance in understanding and utilizing your benefit options.
• Pet Insurance: Three options available.
• Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment options.
• Retail Savings with 401K.
• HSA and FSA options.
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses.

Pay

Starting Wages at $35.40-$44.40 per hour. Wage Calculation is based on experience, shift, a $3.40/hr Michigan Direct Care Incentive, $4 weekend pay.

Schedule

Shift: Days