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Job Opportunity Job ID: 56035 Positions Location: Carson City, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job: Provides Description: Positions Location: Carson City, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job: Provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in-house and out-patient care Essential Duties: This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. • Demonstrates respiratory care procedures to trainees, therapists, and other health care providers. • Maintains minimum level of competency as described in the Orientation, Training and Competency manual. • Communicates with physicians in matters relevant to patient status. Works in collaboration with other health professionals to ensure effective management of patient care. • Maintains and troubleshoots respiratory equipment to ensure the accuracy of results and safety according to regulatory requirements • Ensures availability of supplies and equipment for pulmonary function testing and respiratory therapy. • Collects QI data as requested. • Educates patient and family members/other caregivers as to the planned therapy, goals, and disease management. • Ensures proper operation of equipment • May be required to perform other diagnostic procedures. Diagnostic procedures may include, cardiac stress testing, cardiac event monitoring, Echocardiograms, Electroencephalograms, Holter monitoring, and Pulmonary Function Testing. • Follows the hospital exposure control plans/blood borne and airborne pathogens.
Job Requirements General Requirements • Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care • Must be licensed by the state of Michigan • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required • Must complete Neonatal Resuscitation Program within one year of hire. • ACLS within one year of hire. Work Experience • None Education • Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Advanced knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy, physiology and hemodynamics. • Must be proficient in recognizing various cardiac arrhythmias.
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. #LI-MR1 Job Family Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health Requirements: Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level Associate Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Carson City Experience Level New Grad