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Respiratory Therapy Apprentice
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A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$75,825 / year median in Michigan
+7% projected growth
Job Description
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//lakelandcare.com/directory/facility/corewell-health-lakeland-hospitals-st-joseph-hospital Scope of Work The Respiratory Therapy Apprentice works under the direction of a licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapy Apprentice is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists with various procedures and tasks, as directed. The Respiratory Therapy Apprentice may be responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment.Respiratory Care Video and Page:
https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/respiratorytherapy Qualifications Required Must be actively enrolled in CoARC accredited RT program Required High School Diploma or equivalent Healthcare Preferred CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)- AHA American Heart Association 90 Days preferred If you are 18 or older, have graduated High School or possess a GED, and would be interested in becoming a Respiratory Therapist and may attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Ivy Tech Community College, or Muskegon Community College, please apply so that we may consider you for the RT Apprentice Program This is also a great career choice for someone with an Exercise Science Degree and willing to complete one and a half or two additional years of schooling to have a great Respiratory Care career This is also a great Program to consider for anyone with an Associate in Science, or anyone who may have completed some Science Courses during High School or Post High School You may also have a Part Time position at Corewell Health while attending the RT Apprentice Program, having Full Benefits, and earning a living Please apply if you would like the Recruiter to contact you while providing additional information How Corewell Health cares for you Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- Lakeland Hospital St Joseph
- 1234 Napier Ave
- St Joseph Department Name Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 4 Hours of Work Days Worked Weekend Frequency
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