Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States Corewell Health Full time
Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist at Corewell Health, you will apply scientific knowledge and therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. You will work as a team member in the delivery of respiratory services, under medical direction, performing a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 advanced evaluation, management, and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
  • 2 years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine, or equivalent clinical education.
  • LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan.
  • CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care.
  • CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association.
  • CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association.
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association.
Physical Demands

The physical demands of this role include:

  • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 30 lbs.
  • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 30 lbs.
  • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
  • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs.
  • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs.
  • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs.
  • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
  • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
  • Sitting: Seldom.
  • Standing: Frequently.
  • Walking: Frequently.
  • Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally.
  • Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom.
  • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally.
  • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom.
  • Squat: Seldom.
  • Stair Climbing: Seldom.
  • Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom.
  • Driving: Seldom.
  • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom.
  • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally.
  • Handling: Occasionally.
  • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally.
  • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally.
  • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally.

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