Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist role at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Location:

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Pontiac, MI.

Employment Type:

Full time. Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift.

What you will do as a Registered Respiratory Therapist:

• Provide individualized respiratory care for the entire age continuum. Assist with improving the overall quality of patient care. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary health care team in coordinating services rendered to all patients. Participate in the orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health System as a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.

What you will need as a Respiratory Therapist:

• Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
• Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan as Respiratory Therapist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association required.
• Maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. Both required within 6 months of hire.
• Previous work experience as a Respiratory Therapist preferred.

Essential Functions as a Respiratory Therapist:

• Demonstrates technical and clinical competence in adult critical care. Applies patient care protocols and uses assessment information to review and revise plan of care accordingly.
• Maintains excellent organizational skills for the completion of patient care. Prioritizes therapy and patient care activities to meet changing demands.
• Communicates with healthcare providers, units, and other customers to coordinate services and exceed customer service needs. Acts as a resource to physicians, nurses, and other team members to address clinical patient care concerns.
• Ensures appropriate documentation and charges are entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service per practice expectations and facilitates corrections as needed.
• Assists with tracking and monitoring of equipment and requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.
• Participates in ongoing education and takes responsibility to seek experiences to maintain skills/competency.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, physician, staff, and visitor information. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriate locations.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.
• Performs job duties safely, ensuring personal safety and coworker safety, and reports all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

Employees of Trinity Health Michigan enjoy:

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• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health

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Our Commitment

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.

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