Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Jackson, MI
Duration: 3 Months+
 
Shift: 18:45 – 07:15 every other weekend, 3 x 12s

Job Summary:

• Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy to patients.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
• Maintains clinical expertise for Departmental assignments at various business units throughout, as assigned. Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed, regarding patient care needs.
• Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Supervises, directs and delegates to Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory orients, externs and students, as assigned.
• Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.
   

Required Education:

• Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
   

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
   

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• BLS
   

Required Skills & Experience:

• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.

REQUIRED: minimum 2 years’ experience, current licensure and certification, BLS certification

Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Days Per Week: 3.00