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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, including those in the Pediatric areas.

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.

+ 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

+ Graduate of an Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Skills/knowledge/abilities typically gained through less than 2 years related experience

+ 10 years of relevant experience As a Certified Respiratory Therapist

+ LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire

+ CRT-Respiratory Therapist Certification - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire Or

+ CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Excludes Regional Hospitals 1 Year

+ CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days

+ CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days

+ CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days Or

+ CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days

Preferred

+ Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

How Corewell Health cares for you

+ Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here (https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/benefits-new) .

+ On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv

+ Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!

+ Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance

+ Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

+ Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Lakeland Hospital St Joseph - 1234 Napier Ave - St Joseph

Department Name

Pulmonology Practice - St Joseph Campus

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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