Registered Respiratory Therapist

Position Purpose

Registered Respiratory Therapist who is responsible for performing various therapeutic procedures including advanced practice procedures such as operating balloon pumps (IABP), delivering inhaled Epoprostenol, performing basic bedside respiratory parameters. Participates in orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health which is a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and guiding behaviors of Trinity Health.
• Provides professional leadership in the delivery of patient care.
• Uses "AIDET" principles when interfacing/treating every patient throughout the organization.
• Where appropriate, uses the concept of "Managing Up" to position information, person, or team positively.
• Uses key words at key times to help patients and internal customers understand care.
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in health system committees or work groups as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of information according to HIPAA guidelines.
• Facilitates good rapport and cooperative relationships, approaches conflict constructively, identifies problems, offers solutions, and participates in resolution.
• Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices, alerts leadership of safety issues or concerns.
• Performs all duties of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines, obtains and maintains competencies per the Registered Respiratory Therapist orientation.
• Participates in cardiopulmonary arrest situations and other emergency situations: participates in patient rounds, ensures treatments per physician orders, ensures equipment is safe, contacts repair personnel or charge therapists as appropriate.
• Suggests changes in therapies based on clinical assessment to medical staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for oxygen and medical air shutdown.
• Maintains knowledge of and reviews relevant hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requests for respiratory care services.
• Provides high-quality patient care considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent practice.
• Demonstrates annual unit/area competencies and participates in new educational programs and equipment/procedure implementations.
• Facilitates instruction of staff or students during clinical training, providing feedback when applicable.

• Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner-accredited Respiratory Therapist program:
  Registry eligible.
• Maintain current RRT credential.
• Maintain valid State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care.

Position:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-time, 12‑hour Night Shift).

Location:

Ypsilanti, MI.

Schedule:

36 hours per week. Salary range: $31.02 – $46.53 per hour.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.