Beaumont Health System Hiring for Respiratory Therapist Reg at Troy, Michigan Full Time

BH – Troy – Part-time Afternoon, Sign On Bonus $5,000
Improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. That’s just the
beginning of the difference you can make when you join our team of
Respiratory Therapists at Beaumont.
As the largest not-for-profit health care system serving Michigan, we
offer you a world of opportunity. Beaumont has more nationally ranked
hospitals than any other health system in the state. In total, Beaumont
has eight hospitals and 155 outpatient sites that provide diverse
practice settings located in communities throughout southeastern
Michigan and the greater Detroit metropolitan area.
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GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under minimal direction, the Registered Respiratory Therapist:
implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services
to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with
cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participates in the education of
patients, students, staff and physicians; provides technical support for
all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Care; assists with
general department functions.
BENEFITS
Beaumont offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial,
health and life-work balance goals.
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Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and
services
Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance
plans
Relocation assistance
Generous retirement savings, disability insurance, identify theft
protection and even home and auto insurance
Free onsite parking at all campuses
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1. Provides general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen
therapy, medical gas therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance
therapy and non-invasive ventilation (NIV).
2. Provides diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring
including pulse oximetry, arterial blood gas procurement, capnography,
pulmonary function testing, apnea screening, bronchoscopy assistance and
EKG procurement.
3. Ventilator management, non-invasive ventilation, arterial blood gas
sampling/analysis, administration and monitoring of oxygen use,
aerosolized medications, and therapeutic modalities.
4. Performs critical care procedures including airway management,
resuscitation, mechanical ventilation and patient transport. Member of
CPR/Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
5. Assessment of patients and recommendation of patient care plans per
established protocols. Perform and provide chart review, documentation,
patient and family education regarding disease process and treatment
plan.
6. Preceptor for students and staff.
7. Cleans, assembles and maintains equipment per infection control
guidelines.
8. Troubleshoots problems to ensure proper functioning of respiratory
equipment.
9. Assist with general department functions.
10. May be cross trained in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
pediatric units as appropriate.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education / Training:
* Associate of Applied Science degree in Respiratory Therapy.
B. Work Experience:
* Eligible for position after attainment of RRT NBRC status.
C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:
* Current State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist license. NBRC-RRT
credential required
* Current BLS certification
D. Other Qualifications:
* Excellent communication skills. Computer competency for on-line
documentation data entry, electronic chart review, and audit. Ability to
demonstrate compassion and empathize with patients and families during
end of life experiences. Ability to provide instruction to new hires and
students at the bedside, maintaining patient confidentiality and prof