Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist provides life support, resuscitation, patient monitoring, and medical gas therapy.
• The therapist performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and General Practice units.
• The Respiratory Therapist maintains clinical competency while providing coverage across assigned business units.
• The role requires effective communication with patients, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare team members regarding patient care needs.
• Responsibilities also include accurate documentation of all patient care activities, supervision and guidance of respiratory therapists, new hires/orientees, externs, and students as assigned, and completion of accurate patient billing documentation.

Required Education:

• Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current License – Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.