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SEH-RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG - RRT $5k sign-on bonus available

University of Michigan Health - Sparrow
Charlotte, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/29/2025
Job ID:42208 Positions Location: Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Evaluates, Description:

Positions Location: Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders.

Essential Duties:

  • Evaluates patients performing limited physical examinations and diagnostic tests; reports test results to the physician.
  • Performs prescribed respiratory care therapeutic treatments; evaluates and monitors patients' responses to such therapy and modifies the prescribed therapy to achieve the desired therapy objectives.
  • Prepares and administers medications used in conjunction with respiratory care.
  • Makes regular rounds of respiratory therapy patients to evaluate patients' condition assuring compliance with physician's orders; changes ventilator settings according to the physician's orders. Recognizes and notifies physician of adverse changes in patients' status.
  • Educates patients and their families on treatments and procedures; provides emotional support as needed.
  • Documents treatments given and/or patient reactions in a timely manner and in accordance with Hospital policies.
  • Processes telephone orders from physicians related to respiratory services, read back.
  • Maintains communication with nurses and physicians to facilitate quality patient care; reports adverse changes in patient status.
  • Performs EKGs, PFTs, Holters, ABG's and exercise treadmills on inpatients and outpatients, as directed.
  • Assists physician in intubating patients and ventilator management, extubates, suctions, places patients on oxygen, and interprets blood gas analysis, per orders. Assists physician with bronchoscopies.
  • Assumes responsibility for maintaining work area and respiratory therapy equipment; sterilizes/ cleans equipment, assures equipment is properly regulated, and performs routine maintenance on equipment. Orders supplies as needed.
  • Responds to all code blue call while on duty; assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitations.
  • Maintains records necessary for billing respiratory care charges.
  • Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required. Assists with orientation process for newly hired staff and agency staff. Participates in activities to promote services and the hospital.
  • Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Job Requirements
General Requirements * National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist Technician (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT). * Current licensure by the state of MI. * CPR/ACLS certification
Work Experience N/A
Education * Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program
Specialized Knowledge and Skills * Knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary disease processes and related procedures, respiratory therapy techniques, testing procedures and related protocols * Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to cardiac/pulmonary rehab function, HIPAA confidentiality, OIG and JCAHO mandates * Knowledge of payer sources and payer requirements * Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required billing, documentation, and reports * Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and health care professionals in the exchange of information * Analytical ability to determine appropriate method of therapy based upon observation of patient diagnostic test results and disease processes * Mental ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and respond to emergency situations * Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, assist patients using proper body mechanics, and properly operate equipment/ devices * Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health Requirements:
Shift Variable
Degree Type / Education Level Associate
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Eaton Hospital
Experience Level Under 4 Years

 

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