Respiratory Therapist - Contingent

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift Description: JOB SUMMARY Under the guidance of a supervisor renders professional respiratory care to patients within an assigned unit or floor within the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital. Utilizes the order communication system. PERFORMANCE DUTIES Orients patients to their treatments and develops measurable respiratory goals for each patient at their level of growth/development/age group and understanding. Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosolized medication treatments to children, adult and geriatric patients. Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosol and humidification therapies to neonates, children, adults and geriatric patients. Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates oxygen therapies by various modalities. Performs bronchial hygiene airway suctioning techniques. Responds to CODE BLUE calls in all hospital locations and performs basic life support maneuvers, assists with intubation, ventilation and transport on neonates, children, adults and geriatric. Re-certification completed bi-annually. Demonstrates proficiency in assembling and operating ventilators for neonates, children and adults. Maintains, monitors, and appropriately adjusts continuous life support so as to assure proper function and therapeutic effectiveness for all age groups. Draws arterial blood gasses, reviews results, and directs the results to the attention of the physician on adults and the aged. Monitors respiratory parameters as indicated. Performs other related duties such as chest physiotherapy, sputum collection, PPD testing, etc. JOB QUALIFICATIONS Education Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program. Current BLS certification. Current ACLS certification Licensure RRT certificate credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Training and Experience Orientation training in acute care setting Two years experience preferred Job Knowledge Familiarity with respiratory care equipment and its operation as well as application Must be knowledgeable of all respiratory treatments and their application Must be skilled in drawing arterial blood gas samples Measure/interpret: ventilatory parameters, aveolar-arterial gradients, shunt fraction, gas exchange and acid/base balance. When applicable, must be able to perform bedside pulmonary function studies. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.