Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist.
• Provides life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and various medical gas therapies to patients.
• The role performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for patients in Intensive Care and General Practice Units and maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments across various business units, as assigned.
• The Respiratory Therapist communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees regarding patient care needs.
• Accurately documents all aspects of patient care; supervises, directs, and delegates tasks to Respiratory Therapists, respiratory therapy orientees, externs, and students as assigned; and completes all necessary and accurate patient billing information.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Minimum of 1.5 years of experience in an ICU/Floor setting.
• NICU experience required.
• Pediatric ICU experience preferred.
• Neonatal experience preferred.
• EPIC experience required.
• Competent in ABG procedures.
• Experience with Puritan Bennett 980, Hamilton Transport, and Servo-U preferred.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in the assigned shift and clinical setting.
• Strong communication and documentation skills are required.

Education & Certifications:

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan.
• BLS certification required.
• CRT candidates will NOT be accepted under any circumstances.

Interview:

• Phone or Microsoft Teams