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Summary Description
Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, Respiratory Care and the Chief of Pediatric General Surgery, sets up, troubleshoots and monitors patients on prolonged life support equipment, and performs the duties of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent.
2. Registration by the National Board for Respiratory Care and current CHM ECMO certification.
3. Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist by the State of Michigan.
4. Two to three years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Experience in Critical Care preferred.
5. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred. PALS certification preferred.
Skills Required
1. Technical skills necessary to operate and monitor ECMO equipment.
2. High level of interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with physicians and other medical staff, patients and families.
3. ECMO background strongly recommended and skills related to the care of critical infants on life support equipment.
4. Must be able to transport equipment and supplies.
5. Skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and operate all respiratory therapy and bedside pulmonary function equipment.
6. Skills necessary to calculate and regulate respiratory therapy modalities.
7. Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
8. Physical stamina necessary for frequent standing, walking, and lifting and positioning of patients.
9. Excellent observational skills to judge changes in patient's condition and assess emergency situations.
10. Knowledge of regulatory standards associated with the field of Respiratory Care in the hospital (e.g., OSHA, MIOSHA, CAP, JCAHO, NFPA, ATS, CLIA, etc.).
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Foundation
$75k-94k (estimate)
03/10/2023
08/25/2024
dmc.org
Detroit, Michigan
500 - 1,000
Cynthia Hoffman
Foundation
Established in 2003, the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation is the state's largest funder dedicated solely to advancing the health and wellness of the children of Michigan. Through fundraising, grant-making and advocacy the Children's Hospital of Michigan Foundation enables researchers and community organizations to identify and implement innovations capable of advancing children's health. Since 2010, it has provided more than 42 million dollars in grant funding. Current areas of focus for the Foundation include mental health, nutritional wellness, abuse and neglect, oncology and cardi...ology research and injury prevention.
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