Respiratory Therapist, Part Time, Blodgett/United

Company: Spectrum Health
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

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Job Description

Will be required to work at minimum 1 shift per week at United/Kelsey campus

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.

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.

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 education

Required

• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan required

Primary Location

SITE - Spectrum Health Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand Rapids

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy - Blodgett

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

630a-700pm

Days Worked

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Weekend Frequency

Every third weekend

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