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Respiratory Care Assistant

Corewell Health

#BLS #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Basic Life Support #AHA #Respiratory Therapy #Clinical Documentation #Ventilation #American Red Cross

Quick overview

Assist in administering routine respiratory care services and performing procedures under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, ensuring patent airways during CPR, and documenting patient care.

Requirements summary

Requires a high school diploma and current enrollment in an accredited respiratory therapy program with at least one year completed. BLS certification from AHA or ARC is required upon hire.

high schoolassociate degreebachelor degreePatient MonitoringPreventive MaintenancePatient DocumentationRespiratory CareAirway ManagementVentilationCardiopulmonary ResuscitationSterilization Procedures

Job description

About Corewell Health Lakeland Our mission at Corewell Health Lakeland is “to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.” We live this mission every day by providing compassionate care and encouraging wellness.
We encourage you and your family to be active, involved, and informed in your care.
We provide leading-edge medical services, highly specialized healthcare professionals, and quality care.
We’re a not-for-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long-term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan.
The history of Lakeland dates back to the 1800s, when our hospitals first began meeting the needs of area residents.
Today, we are proud to continue that tradition of service to our neighbors in the community with safe, high-quality, compassionate care.
The newly added 22,000-square-foot facility in Niles, Michigan will have 43 exam rooms and will house both Southwestern Medical Primary Care, Niles and Spectrum Health Lakeland Ear, Nose, and Throat providers.
The $7.8 million project is expected to be completed and open to patients March 2023.
This facility is a continued investment in our Niles community and the health of those we serve.
It houses a range of coordinated health services from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all in one place, allowing us to deliver care to a patient’s whole family, right in their community. https://lakelandcare.com/directory/facility/corewell-health-lakeland-hospitals-st-joseph-hospital Scope of Work Assist in administering routine respiratory care services; is responsible for the performance of respiratory procedures commonly used in assigned areas; Work under the general supervision of a licensed respiratory care practitioner.
Actual duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the patient unit assigned; provide excellent health care to all clients in Lakeland throughout their developmental life cycle.
Deliver respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians, under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Document according to policy, all pertinent information on respiratory care rendered.
Ensure patent airway and adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory monitoring equipment under direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
Process respiratory equipment for sterilization and provides necessary preventive maintenance.
Contribute to the effective communication needs of the patient care team.
Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service.
Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency.
Adhere to the organization’s published values.
Contribute to the productivity of the department and proper coverage as assigned by management, i.e. facility assignment, unit assignment, schedule call, etc.
Qualifications Required High School Diploma or equivalent Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.
May be a recent graduate having earned an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program.
Required Respiratory Therapy student who has completed at least 1 year in an accredited respiratory therapy program.
Preferred CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required Ideal candidate is an RT Student who is 4-6 weeks from going into 2nd Year of RT Program Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Ivy Tech Community College RT Students may apply Other RT Students may apply All RT Students may apply You may combine this position with another position at Corewell Health How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status Primary Location SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph Department Name Respiratory Therapy St Joseph - Niles and St Joseph Hosp Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 12 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends CURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS – Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account.
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community.
We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization.
As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other.
From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.
Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members.
Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.

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