Respiratory Therapist- Pool- Nazareth Hospital

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Description: Nazareth Hospital, a member of Trinity Health, is looking for a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist to join our team! Schedule: Part Time, Days, including every other weekend, 30 hours a week, 5- 12 hour shifts per pay, rotating weekends and holidays. Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness. Also delivery of medications needed to assist in control of Respiratory ailments. Provides for safe and effective use of medical gas Obtains appropriate physician orders Identifies use of device for proper FiO2/liter flow Checks device at all connections for proper fit/patient comfort Properly identifies medical gases including vessel containers and their safety measures. Documents procedure appropriately Demonstrates competence in Arterial Blood Gas Sampling: Explains procedure to patient/family using appropriate method of communication. Chooses appropriate site. Performs Allen Test if radial site is utilized. Prepares site and palpates selected artery. Assesses for local hemorrhage at site, communicates to nursing staff. Labels specimen, obtains and completes lab slip(FiO2, name vent settings if appropriate. Requirements: HS graduate or equivalent, graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program current PA license in respiratory therapy. Must be registered by the NBRC. BCLS required. ACLS required before completion of introductory period. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Retirement Savings Program Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking And more! 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.