Trinity Health·Muskegon, Michigan
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides comprehensive respiratory care, including ventilator management, medication delivery, and resuscitation for patients. They also perform diagnostic procedures such as EKG and pulmonary function tests while assisting physicians with respiratory care assessments.
Employment type: Full time
SHIFT: 12 Hour Day Shift
Provide respiratory care to the sick and injured who present at MHP for care. This will include but not be limited to ventilatory care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. They are also responsible for performance of bedside assessments and providing assistance to physicians and other healthcare providers with questions regarding respiratory care. Performance of diagnostic procedures elated to respiratory care including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.
Providing respiratory care, including, but not limited to, ventilator care, aerosolized medication delivery, mucous mobilization, resuscitation, acquisition of arterial blood gases, education and supervision of respiratory therapy students. Registered Respiratory Therapist are also responsible for performance of bedside assessments and providing assistance to physicians and other healthcare providers with questions regarding respiratory care. Performance of diagnostic procedures related to respiratory care including EKG acquisition and pulmonary function determinations.
Familiar with all respiratory therapeutics and their actions, expected results and possible side effects.
Responsible for complying with all policies including those dealing with incomplete orders, medication of therapy, adverse reactions, automatic stop orders, infection control, patient restraints and safety regulations.
Perform all respiratory and cardiac diagnostic studies on patients of all ages.
Maintain accurate and complete medical records.
Disinfect and sterilize equipment.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Candidates must be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Current Basic Life Support certification is required, with Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
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