Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist
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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Education
Associates degree
Graduated from CoARC approved respiratory care school
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action in situations critical to health and well being of patients.
Required Skills
Certifications:
Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (BLSHCP)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (within one year)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (within one year)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Licenses:
Respiratory Therapist in State of Michigan
Minimum Work Experience
1 year related experience (Preferred)
UP Health System Marquette
$10000 Sign on Bonus Available
*Upon meeting eligibility requirements
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. UPHS Marquette is a 222 bed hospital and houses the regions only Level II Trauma Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We also provide outreach with programs like annual health and safety fairs health screenings for the entire family and more to keep our community healthy!
Where We Are:
In Marquette our fascinating history rural landscape abundant recreational opportunities and welcoming people make the Upper Peninsula someplace special. From a thriving culinary scene to charming shops to historic lighthouses and museums there is something for everyone in this beautiful lakeside gem.
Why Choose Us:
Health (Medical Dental Vision) and 401K Benefits for fulltime employees
Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for fulltime employees
Employee Assistance Program mental physical and financial wellness assistance
Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare
And much more
Position Summary:
Examines patients with breathingrelated conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
Reports to: Director
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Measures lung capacity and analyzes blood samples using a blood gas analyzer.
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes current research and best practices.
Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Educates the patient and family about the patients illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
Monitors receives stocks and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders. Maintains storage areas with required supply levels and equipment.
Disassembles cleans and sterilizes equipment and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
Functions as an expert in the delivery of invasive critical procedures in both the hospital setting and in long distance emergent NICU patient transfers.
Employment Type
Full-Time
