Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )

Hours | Schedule:  

• 24 hours a week

• Contingent Day/Night

Highlights and Benefits:  

• Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY  

• Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.  

• Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions  

• Colleague Referral Program to earn cash and prizes  

• Unlimited career growth opportunities with one of the largest Catholic healthcare organizations in the country 

• Tuition Reimbursement  

Position Purpose: 

Performs patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.  

What the Registered Respiratory Therapist Will Do: 

• Perform therapist-driven protocols, patient assessments, administration of medications, and evaluate patient response to therapies.  

• Documents performance and results of therapies (therapeutic and diagnostic) according to policy and procedures (inclusive of NICU transport). 

• Accurately maintains the Order Entry and Charging system related to services rendered. 

• Assists with data collection and projects for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Respiratory Care Department process improvement plan. 

• Supervises and assists in the training of new employees and students. 

• Cleans, assembles, maintains and troubleshoots all Respiratory Care Department equipment while utilizing supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner. 

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Participates as a member of the CPR team. 

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Graduatefrom an accredited Respiratory Therapy associate'sdegree or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

• Must have completed Level I and II therapist competency requirements. 

• Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure by the State of Michigan.  

• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  

• At least six (6) months of clinical experience as a Respiratory Therapist or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience 

• BCLS certification.