Respiratory Therapist

Credential

• ACLS:
• Advanced
• Cardiac
• Life
• Support
• Equivalent
• Experience: ACLS certification within 12 months of hire or transfer. Effective 9/5/2023 ACLS will be required for all casual employees. Casual employees hired prior to 09/05/2023 have 12 months to complete.

Credential

• NRP:
• Neonatal
• Resuscitation
• Equivalent
• Experience: ACLS and NRP (for non-casual) certification within 12 months of hire or transfer date effective 1/1/2017, all existing RTs must have it completed by 6/30/2018.

Credential

• PALS:
• Ped
• Advance
• Life
• Support
• Equivalent
• Experience: required within 12 months of hire or 12 months from 10/01/2023 for anyone hired prior to this date.

Credential

• TEAM
• Advanced:
• Techniques for
• Effective
• Aggression
• Mgt
• Equivalent
• Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)

Required

Education

• Associates
• Degree
• Comments:
• Equivalent
• Experience: Degree in Healthcare Related Field. Required to maintain CEU's for license. Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting.

Other Information

Experience, training and skills

• Must be a graduate of a school Respiratory
• Therapy with at least a 2 year
• Associate’s
• Degree (exception: any therapist who has the RTT credential on or before July 1, 2004 is not required to have an Associate’s Degree). Current State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care required. Current Basic Life Support required upon hire. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 12 months of hire. Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.). Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Physical/Mental
• Requirements
• AND
• TYPICAL
• WORKING
• CONDITIONS: Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen protocol. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
• Physical
• Demand
• Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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