Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Alpena MI, United States MyMichigan Health Full time
Summary:

Benefits include:

Up to $30,000 sign on bonus
$10,000 in relocation assistance to move to the beautiful city of Alpena
Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits
403B with employer contribution
Generous PTO

Summary

This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems.

Responsibilities:
(25%)*Performs Respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations
(25%)*Delivers medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.
(25%)*Responds to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, and respiration and cardiac compressions.
(25%)*Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.

Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support. Weans patients off the ventilator.

Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance. Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.

Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., PFT, bronchoscopes, drawing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs and oximetry.

Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.

Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department. Performs chart auditing and participates in the quality assurance program.

Provides continuing education for the department, staff members in other departments and often functions as instructor for preceptor for Respiratory Students. Assists in orientation of new employees.

Certifications and Licensures:

RT - Licensed Respiratory Therapist

NBRC - National Board Respiratory Care

BLS - Basic Life Support within 1 month of hire or transfer

ACLS and NRP - 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.

Required Education:

Associates Degree - Must be a graduate of a school Respiratory Therapy with at least a 2 year Associate’s Degree (exception: any therapist who has the RT credential on or before July 1, 2004 is not required to have an Associate’s Degree)

Other Information:
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 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.

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