Respiratory Therapist Contingent

Job description

Employment Type:

nPart time

nShift:

nNight Shift

nDescription:

nRegistered Respiratory Therapist RRT

nTrinity Health Livonia Hospital- St. Mary's

nLocation: Livonia, MI

nSchedule: Night Shift, PRN- Non-Benefitted

nJOB SUMMARY

nUnder the guidance of a supervisor renders professional respiratory care to patients within an assigned unit or floor within the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital. Utilizes the order communication system.

nPERFORMANCE DUTIES

nnnOrients patients to their treatments and develops measurable respiratory goals for each patient at their level of growth/development/age group and understanding.

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nnAssesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosolized medication treatments to children, adult and geriatric patients.

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nnAssesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosol and humidification therapies to neonates, children, adults and geriatric patients.

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nnAssesses, administers, monitors, evaluates oxygen therapies by various modalities.

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nnPerforms bronchial hygiene airway suctioning techniques.

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nnResponds to CODE BLUE calls in all hospital locations and performs basic life support maneuvers, assists with intubation, ventilation and transport on neonates, children, adults and geriatric. Re-certification completed bi-annually.

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nnDemonstrates proficiency in assembling and operating ventilators for neonates, children and adults.

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nnMaintains, monitors, and appropriately adjusts continuous life support so as to assure proper function and therapeutic effectiveness for all age groups.

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nnDraws arterial blood gasses, reviews results, and directs the results to the attention of the physician on adults and the aged.

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nnMonitors respiratory parameters as indicated.

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nnPerforms other related duties such as chest physiotherapy, sputum collection, PPD testing, etc.

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n nJOB QUALIFICATIONS

nEducation

nnnGraduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.

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nnCurrent BLS certification. Current ACLS certification

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n nLicensure

nMaintain valid State of Michigan License in Respiratory Care

nRRT certificate credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care.

nTraining and Experience

nnnOrientation training in acute care setting

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nnTwo years experience preferred

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n nJob Knowledge

nnnFamiliarity with respiratory care equipment and its operation as well as application

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nnMust be knowledgeable of all respiratory treatments and their application

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nnMust be skilled in drawing arterial blood gas samples

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nnMeasure/interpret: ventilatory parameters, aveolar-arterial gradients, shunt fraction, gas exchange and acid/base balance.

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nnWhen applicable, must be able to perform bedside pulmonary function studies.

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n nOur Commitment

nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

nEOE including disability/veteran

Worksite address

livonia, MI, 48153, US

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