RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

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RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

Category:

Respiratory Therapist Location:

Ironwood, MI Job Schedule:

FULLTIME

Job Number:

109727 Apply To Job Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy. These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day. Aspirus Ironwood Hospital in Ironwood, MI is seeking a

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT

to join our

RESPIRATORY THERAPY

team! While specific tasks may vary, general responsibilities include: Provides respiratory and cardiopulmonary monitoring, diagnostics and therapy services under medical direction to patients in a variety of care environments. Assists in orientation training of hospital staff, students and the public regarding respiratory disease and care. Provides respiratory care to patients of all ages, including neonates, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Interprets patient information and understands treatment needs depending on the age of patients under care. Whenever applicable, demonstrates understanding of the needs of specific age groups in terms of their physical and motor development, psychosocial development and intellectual/language development.

HOURS:

Full Time; 0.9 FTE or 72 hours per pay period.

PRIMARILY NIGHT SHIFT W/WEEKEND ROTATION

Experience/Qualifications Knowledge of respiratory care standards and protocols normally acquired through graduation from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care with an Associate Degree. Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or Biological Sciences and one year of critical care experience and experience in pulmonary function or cardiopulmonary lab beneficial. BLS and ACLS required; NRP and PALS preferred Michigan license to practice respiratory care and RRT or CRT certification required. Employee Benefits Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status. PTO accrual from day one! Generous retirement plan with match available. Wellness program for employees and their families. Aspirus Ironwood Hospital includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, multi-specialty clinic, satellite clinic in Wisconsin, surgical clinic, walk-in clinic and a home health agency. Ironwood's service area covers approximately 30,000 people. The hospital has a 4 bed ICU, 3 bed OB unit, and 4 surgical units. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 with ER physicians, with approximately 12,000 visits annually. The hospital's inpatient census is 10 patients per day. The outpatient clinic has over 50,000 visits annually.

Our Mission:

We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision:

Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others. As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities. Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 19 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org. Click here to learn more about Ironwood, Michigan