What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist position at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
Great opportunity for people who enjoy working for an organization with growth and advancement opportunities while in a fast-paced environment.
Trinity Health is searching for the best and brightest to join our team!
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.
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Full time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
- Highlights
- Located at our Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital
- Day 1 benefits, no waiting period! Comprehensive benefits packages available including medical, dental, vision, paid time off and 403B.
- Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes.
- Unlimited career growth opportunities
- Trinity Health offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible colleague, you'll be able to see how much you've made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.
Great opportunity for people who enjoy working for an organization with growth and advancement opportunities while in a fast-paced environment.
Trinity Health is searching for the best and brightest to join our team!
- Respiratory Therapist, RRT perform patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
- Demonstrates clinical skill and cognitive ability in the implementation of therapist driven protocols, the set up and maintenance of respiratory related equipment, the administration of medications, and performs invasive procedures.
- Participates in patient, family, and multi-disciplinary education. Works with patients of all ages and is competent to operate age appropriate equipment in both the acute and sub-acute areas of Mercy Health Saint Mary's.
- Emphasis is on the maintenance of life support equipment along with related treatments and procedures designed to support or improve a patient's cardio-respiratory status.
- Participates in patient, family, and multi-disciplinary education.
- Perform therapist driven protocols, patient assessments, administration of medications, and evaluates patient response to therapies. Documents s performance and results of therapies. Performs all actions (therapeutic and diagnostic) according to policy and procedure.
- Assists with data collection and projects for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Respiratory Care Department process improvement plan.
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program offering Associate’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure by the State of Michigan. Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- BCLS certification.
- Ideally 1-3 years' experience in similar settings
- At least six (6) months of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience preferred
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.
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