Respiratory Therapist

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs of patients for whom respiratory care services are requested
• Initiate, maintain, and wean patients from continuous mechanical ventilatory support devices
• Commit and maintain patients to BiPAP/CPAP therapy
• Evaluate therapy needs in general and intensive care patients and participate in physician rounds
• Instruct and precept respiratory care technicians, students, and medical/nursing staff
• Perform complex procedures including hemodynamic monitoring, arterial punctures, and bronchoscopy
• Accurately chart patient care in the electronic health record
• Participate in hospital cardiac arrest and Rapid Response Teams

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by NBRC
• Current Michigan licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Proficiency in information technology and Microsoft Office
• Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in respiratory care or related field
• One or more years of experience in a critical care setting at an academic medical center
• Experience with research methodology and statistical relationships

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

About the Company

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, comprised of over 30,000 employees dedicated to excellence in education, patient care, research, and community service.