Job Information
Corewell Health Respiratory Therapist Internal Agency in St Joseph, Michigan
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 Therapy
Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical educationRequired
LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days required
CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required
CRT-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 lbs
Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 30 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting: Seldom
Standing: Frequently
Walking: Frequently
Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom
Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom
Squat: Seldom
Stair Climbing: Seldom
Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom
Driving: Seldom
Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
Handling: Occasionally
Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally
Finger/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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