Registered/Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

Description

At UP Health System - Portage, providing an excellent patient experience is at the heart of everything we do. This includes not only providing the highest quality patient care, but offering exemplary customer service by creating an environment that puts our patients at ease. We accomplish this by embodying a patient-centric culture while supporting positivity and the growth of our employees both professionally and personally.

As a Registered/Certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) you will have a significant impact on the patients and staff that you interact with on a daily basis. You will be responsible for providing high quality, professional and compassionate patient care. As an RRT or CRT you will performing outpatient tests, PFT's, EEG's and assist in Cardiac Rehab. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, a skilled decision-maker and team player.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.

Position Requirements:

Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist

Graduate of NBRC Approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Certified by the National Board for Respiratory Care

One Year Clinical Experience Within Schooling

Or

Associate or bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Passed TMC examination for certification

PFT experience preferred

1 Year of Critical Care Experience preferred

ACLS and NRP required; PALS preferred (available upon hire)

Annual influenza vaccination or declination required

Position Details:

.001 FTE (PRN, variable hours per week)

Day shift primarily

Weekdays only

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