Registered Respiratory Therapist Contingent St Mary Mercy Hospital

48151 Livonia, Michigan Trinity Health

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**Employment Type:**
Part time
**Shift:**
Rotating Shift
**Description:**
*This is a contingent (non-benefitted) position
**Trinity Health Livonia Hospital- St Mary Mercy Hospital**
**Location:** Livonia, MI
**Schedule:** Shifts Vary- minimum of 3 shift per schedule period; weekend rotation
**JOB SUMMARY**
Under 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.
**PERFORMANCE DUTIES**
+ Orients patients to their treatments and develops measurable respiratory goals for each patient at their level of growth/development/age group and understanding.
+ Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosolized medication treatments to children, adult and geriatric patients.
+ Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosol and humidification therapies to neonates, children, adults and geriatric patients.
+ Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates oxygen therapies by various modalities.
+ Performs bronchial hygiene airway suctioning techniques.
+ Responds 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.
+ Demonstrates proficiency in assembling and operating ventilators for neonates, children and adults.
+ Maintains, monitors, and appropriately adjusts continuous life support so as to assure proper function and therapeutic effectiveness for all age groups.
+ Draws arterial blood gasses, reviews results, and directs the results to the attention of the physician on adults and the aged.
+ Monitors respiratory parameters as indicated.
+ Performs other related duties such as chest physiotherapy, sputum collection, PPD testing, etc.
**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**
Education:
+ Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
+ Current BLS certification from American Heart Association. Current ACLS certification.
Licensure:
+ RRT certificate credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care required.
Training and Experience:
+ Orientation training in acute care setting
+ Two years experience preferred
**Job Knowledge**
+ Familiarity with respiratory care equipment and its operation as well as application
+ Must be knowledgeable of all respiratory treatments and their application
+ Must be skilled in drawing arterial blood gas samples
+ Measure/interpret: ventilatory parameters, aveolar-arterial gradients, shunt fraction, gas exchange and acid/base balance.
+ When applicable, must be able to perform bedside pulmonary function studies.
**Our Commitment**
Rooted 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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity 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.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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