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.
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Lead Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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