Job Description

Wayne - Full time, 12 hour rotating shift, $10,000 sign on bonus!

Job Summary

Under minimal direction, the Registered Respiratory Therapist: implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participates in the education of patients, students, staff and physicians; provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Care; assists with general department functions.

BENEFITS

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Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling

Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services

Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans

Relocation assistance

Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft protection and even home and auto insurance

Free onsite parking at all campuses

Essential Functions

• Provides general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, medical gas therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non-invasive ventilation (NIV).

• Provides diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas procurement, capnography, pulmonary function testing, apnea screening, bronchoscopy assistance and EKG procurement.
• Ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation, arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, administration and monitoring of oxygen use, aerosolized medications, and therapeutic modalities.
• Performs critical care procedures including airway management, resuscitation, mechanical ventilation and patient transport. Member of CPR/Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
• Assessment of patients and recommendation of patient care plans per established protocols. Perform and provide chart review, documentation, patient and family education regarding disease process and treatment plan.
• Preceptor for students and staff.
• Cleans, assembles and maintains equipment per infection control guidelines.
• Troubleshoots problems to ensure proper functioning of respiratory equipment.
• Assist with general department functions.
• May be cross trained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), pediatric units as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Required Associate\'s Degree Respiratory Therapy

• Eligible for position after attainment of RRT NBRC status. Required

• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Upon Hire required

Primary Location SITE - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - Wayne

Department Name Respiratory Care Therapy - Wayne

Employment Type Full time

Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours 36

Hours of Work Variable

Days Worked Variable

Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

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An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

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