Licensed Respiratory Therapist
Company: Trinity Health Michigan
Location: Pontiac
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:Registered
Respiratory Therapist - Full-time, 36 hoursNight ShiftWhat you will
do as a Respiratory Therapist:Provides individualized respiratory
care for the entire age continuum. Responsibilities include
assessment of the patient's respiratory status, identification of
actual and potential problems, development and implementation of
respiratory care plans and evaluation of the care given, making
modifications as indicated. The Respiratory Therapist functions
utilizing a multidisciplinary approach and collaborates with the
entire health care team when coordinating a patient's respiratory
care.Duties / Responsibilities:
- Ability to assess physiologic status relative to acid/base
balance, oxygenation and ventilation disorders. Able to recommend
appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrates technical and clinical competence in adult
critical and general care. Demonstrates ability to apply patient
care protocols. Utilizes assessment data to review and revise plan
of care accordingly.
- Demonstrates technical and clinical competence in pediatric and
neonatal critical and general care.
- Demonstrates ability to apply patient care protocols. Utilizes
data to review and revise plan of care accordingly.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills for the completion
of patient care. Demonstrates ability to prioritize therapies and
departmental activities to meet changing demands.
- Communicates with healthcare providers, units, and other
customers on an ongoing basis to coordinate services and exceed
customer needs. Acts as a resource to physicians and nursing staff
regarding clinical patient care issues.
- Actively participates as resource, providing assistance to
respiratory and health care team members to facilitate optimal
patient care outcomes.
- Demonstrates the ability to apply patient care protocols, uses
assessment data to review and revise plan of care accordingly.
- Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and
commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through
performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health
Values.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and
Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational
Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of
Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure
adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and
professional behaviors.
- Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with
customer service expectations.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines
that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient,
encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make
corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively
participates in on-going education and communication regarding
revenue management.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with
tracking and monitoring of equipment assigned to the unit. Requests
services for maintaining equipment as needed.
- In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient
with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment,
and care management, performing these activities concurrently with
provision of care throughout the shift. What you will need as a
Respiratory Therapist:
- High School Graduate or GED equivalent
- Successful completion of an accredited respiratory therapy
training program.
- Current licensure to practice in the State of Michigan as
Respiratory Therapist.
- Registered as Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National
Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), preferred.
- Maintains current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Practitioner (NRP) certification within
6 months of hire.
- Certification in Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
- Previous work experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
preferred.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health
is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems
in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core
Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that
we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs,
abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A
diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and
equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by law. Associated topics: aso, crt, resp,
respiratory, respiratory care, respiratory therapist, rrt,
therapist
Keywords: Trinity Health Michigan, Bloomfield Township , Licensed Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Pontiac, Michigan
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