Job Summary

Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. As a team member in delivery of respiratory services, and under medical direction, performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups. At CHS the traveler position could be floated to Niles, Watervliet or Saint Joseph hospital based on census and staffing needs.

Essential Functions

Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.Will be required to float to other CHS locations as needed.

Qualifications

Required Associate's Degree Respiratory TherapyPreferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education
RequiredLIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire requiredCRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire requiredCRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days requiredCRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 30 lbsWaist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 30 lbsWaist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsWaist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbsBilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbsUnilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbsPushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbsPulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbsSitting: SeldomStanding: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlyForward Bend - Standing: OccasionallyForward Bend - Sitting: SeldomTrunk Rotation - Standing: OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Sitting: SeldomSquat: SeldomStair Climbing: SeldomCrawling / Kneeling: SeldomDriving: SeldomReach - Above Shoulder: SeldomReach - at Shoulder or Below: OccasionallyHandling: OccasionallyForceful Grip > 5 lbs: OccasionallyForceful Pinch > 2 lbs: OccasionallyFinger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy - St Joseph

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

Variable

Days Worked

Variable

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends

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