Respiratory Therapist

As a Respiratory Therapist at Lakeland Hospital, you will apply scientific knowledge and therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. This role involves working as part of a team to deliver respiratory services, under medical direction, and performing a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups.

• Evaluate patients to determine respiratory care needs and make appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines.
• Assess the effectiveness of treatment and accurately document according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
• Perform point of care testing as required.
• Perform advanced evaluation, management, and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
• Assess the effectiveness of intervention and accurately document according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
• Complete and document required education and competencies within designated timeframe.
• Maintain competency in areas of accountability.
• Accurately and timely complete all necessary documentation and billing.
• Facilitate a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provide education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
• Instruct and train other respiratory care staff, nursing, and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• 2 years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine, or equivalent clinical education.
• Required certifications: LIC-Respiratory Therapist, CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry, CRT-Hyperbaric Technologist, CRT-Sedation, CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program, CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support, CRT-Basic Life Support.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit, community-owned health system that includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long-term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan. We are 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.