Contingent Senior Respiratory Therapist- NICU

Contingent Senior Respiratory Therapist - NICU at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System. This position requires credentialed respiratory therapists with advanced practice responsibilities in neonatal/pediatric care and unit leadership.

Employment type:

Part time
• Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
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Location:

Ann Arbor, MI

Clinical Specialists and/or PFT Therapists are credentialed respiratory therapists actively working in their area of specialty credentialing. Sr. Respiratory Therapists are required to attain additional credentialing as appropriate for their area of expertise (examples: CPFT, RPFT, FCC course, neonatal/pediatric specialty, NRP, etc.). Sr. Respiratory Therapists perform various therapeutic and site/unit-specific advanced practice procedures and provide professional leadership representing the respiratory care department in daily activities as well as participate in unit-specific meetings and clinical work groups.

Sr. Respiratory Therapists participate in staff orientation and student training programs.

• Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner Accredited Respiratory Therapist program; registry eligible. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Maintains current RRT credential.
• Maintains valid State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care.
• Maintains or earns the following credentials: NPS/NRP, CPFT, RPFT, FCC.

Consistently exhibits interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other health personnel and department management during all situations and in line with our mission and values. Utilizes analytical skills necessary to identify patient’s needs.

• Provides professional leadership in the delivery of patient care. Uses "AIDET" principles when interfacing with patients (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You). When appropriate, uses “Managing Up” to present information, a person, or team in a positive manner.
• Provides a consistent patient experience by using "Key Words at Key Times" and by communicating effectively with patients, families, visitors and internal customers.
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model representing respiratory care in health system committees or work groups; participates in unit-specific meetings as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of information according to HIPAA guidelines; maintains safe respiratory therapy practices and alerts management to safety concerns.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines and maintains competencies per RT II orientation, including:
  • Cardiopulmonary arrest situations
  • Other emergency situations
  • Participates in patient rounds; ensures treatments/diagnostic testing are provided according to physician orders and approved protocols
  • Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition and coordinates repairs as appropriate
  • Based on clinical assessment, suggests changes in therapies to benefit patient care
  • Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen and medical air shutdown procedures
  • Stays updated on 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
• Establishes and demonstrates unit/area competencies (as applicable): PFTs, metabolic studies, six-minute pulse oximetry walks, NICU skill sets, NPS/NRP, IABP, FCC
• Participates in new educational programs and equipment/procedure implementations; facilitates instruction of staff or students during clinical training; provides feedback during orientation; completes Health Stream annually per SJMHS standards
• Maintains own education for professional growth and keeps a log of activities; completes FCC/NRP courses as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Rooted in our mission and core values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives and talents each colleague brings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Location:

Ann Arbor, MI
Salary range: $70,220.00 – $