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Repiratory Assistant

MyMichigan Health·Alma, Michigan

Contract·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Respiratory Assistant performs essential support duties including EKG administration, equipment maintenance, and stocking medical supplies. They are also responsible for conducting oxygen rounds, performing CPR, and maintaining accurate patient medical records.

Summary

This position performs duties in the Respiratory Therapy department. The position will perform EKG, stock supplies and O2 tanks, clean and calibrate equipment, refill and check intubation boxes, and performs other shift related duties as assigned or needed.

Responsibilities

  • (50%)
  • Stocks and maintains designated areas with appropriate respiratory care equipment. Set up and testing of equipment such as ventilators, BiPAPs, intubation and resuscitation trays and other medical devices. (25%)
  • Perform EKGs (25%)
  • Stocking O2 Tanks and checking supplies. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs oxygen rounds and IS instruction. Performs CPR Maintains accurate records and assures quality care. Attends shift and general staff meetings.
  • Is responsible for learning new technical devices and clinical procedures when applicable. Follows procedures for accurate and complete entries on medical-legal documents and the patients. electronic medical record. Other duties as assigned.

Certifications and Licensures

Required

BLS:

  • Basic
  • Life
  • Support
  • Equivalent
  • Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Other Information

Experience, training and skills

  • 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 are 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 and TB testing as required. 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.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

Other Comments

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED and obtain BLS certification within one month of hire. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and the capacity to work in stressful clinical environments.

  • high school
  • Patient care
  • Bls
  • Medical record documentation
  • Infection control
  • Cpr
  • Ekg
  • Basic life support
  • Equipment calibration
  • Respiratory therapy support
  • Ventilator setup
  • Oxygen rounds
  • Bipap setup

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Alma, Michigan
Posted
Jul 23, 2026
Closes
Jul 23, 2027
Application
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Hiring organization

MyMichigan Health

MyMichigan Health is a partnership of health providers, services and facilities in the heart of Michigan. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt health system affiliated with the University of Michigan Health. As a non-profit, all excess revenues go back into providing care, upgrading...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Michigan respiratory assistant roles stay clinically active

In Michigan, respiratory assistant openings often reflect steady demand in hospitals and other acute care settings that need support for patient monitoring and respiratory therapy workflows. These roles can be competitive because employers look for dependable clinical support, physical stamina, and readiness to work in fast-paced environments. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; if you apply, be ready to show your High School Diploma or GED and your plan to earn BLS within one month of hire.

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