Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description: Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT Trinity Health Livingston Hospital Location: Brighton/Howell, MI Schedule: Full time, Night Shift Position Overview: Registered Respiratory Therapist who is responsible for performing various therapeutic procedures including advanced practice procedures such as, but not restricted to operating balloon pumps (IABP), delivering inhaled Epoprostenol, performing basic bedside respiratory parameters. Participates in orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health which is a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department. What you will do: Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices, alerts leadership of any safety issues or concerns. Performs all duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines obtains and maintains competencies per the Registered Respiratory Therapist orientation. Some examples below: Cardiopulmonary arrest situations Other emergency situations: Participates in patient rounds: Ensure treatments are provided in accordance with physician orders and approved medical protocols. Ensures that equipment is in safe...