Respiratory Therapist McLaren Oakland - 3.2 Pontiac, MI Job Details Full-time From $28.45 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Respiratory Therapy RRT BLS Certification Pulmonology Associate's degree in respiratory therapy State-specific respiratory therapist license Associate's degree

RCP License Full Job Description Location:

McLaren Oakland Pontiac Department:

Respiratory Schedule:

Full-time Hours Per Pay Period:

72

Shift:

Nights Shift Time:

6:00pm- 6:30am

Shift Length:

12

Hours Position Summary:

Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing and patient education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Monitors and maintains equipment and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. 2. Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings. 3. Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, takes blood samples and uses a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. 4. Treats patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. May connect, monitor, and treat patients who cannot breathe on their own to ventilators. 5. Monitors and records the progress of treatment. 6. Instructs and monitors respiratory therapy interns during clinical rotations throughout hospital. 7. Teaches patients how to use treatments. 8. Operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Assists in the review and evaluation of equipment and supplies. 9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs. 10. Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement program. Assists in the review and/or development of departmental policies and procedures in order to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce waste and expenses. 11. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, and forms and records in paper and electronic formats. 12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications:

Required:

Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the

NBRC. BLS

certification.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $28.45 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person