Lead Respiratory Therapist

Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job Description:

Summary **Up to $15,000 sign on bonus available along with updated wages** General Summary This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems. As a Lead; conducts operation problem solving processes to ensure a uniform clinical outcome for the department. Assist the department by assuring that JCAHO and MDPH standards are met. Maintain high quality diagnostic skills/competency within their respective areas or responsibility. Position requires travel among MidMichigan Health Subsidiaries. Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• (25%)* Performs Respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations.
• (25%)* Delivers medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.
• (25%)* Responds to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, and respiration and cardiac compressions. Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.
• (25%)* Maintains proficiency as expert respiratory therapist at MidMichigan Health affiliates OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support.
  • Weans patients off the ventilator.
  • Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.
  • Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., bedside bronchoscopes, drawing/analyzing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs, Holter monitoring and oximetry.
  • Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.
  • Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department.
  • Performs chart auditing and participates in the quality assurance program.
  • Provides continuing education for the department, staff members in other departments and often functions as instructor for preceptor for Respiratory Students.
  • Assists in orientation of new employees.MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.
  • An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MidMichigan Health. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:
    • Associates Degree required.
    • Must be a graduate of a school Respiratory Therapy with at least a 2 year Associate's Degree (exception: any therapist who has the RTT credential on or before July 1, 2004 is not required to have an Associate's Degree)
    • Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan required.
    • National Board Respiratory Care (CRT, RRT) required.
    • Neonatal Resuscitation required.
    • Current Basic Life Support required upon hire.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (for non-casual) certification required within 365 days of hire.
    • Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.).
    • Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
    • Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
      • Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
      • Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
      • Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
      • Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
      • Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
      • May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
      • Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.
      • Must follow MidMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
      • Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling.
      • May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.
      • Physical Demand Level: Medium.
      • Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.

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