Respiratory Therapist
Company: MyMichigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
General SummaryThis 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.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.(25%)
Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.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., PFT, 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.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: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)Current State of Michigan License in Respiratory
Care required.National Board Respiratory Care (CRT, RRT)
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 protocol.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.
Location: MyMichigan Health Respiratory CareSchedule: Casual, Day
Shift, EIP - Staff
Keywords: MyMichigan Health, Midland , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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