Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics

Job Summary

20k sign on bonus

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

• LIC-Respiratory Therapist

• STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required

• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry

• NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required

• CRT-Hyperbaric Technologist, Certified (CHT) - NBDHMT National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology Hyperbaric Upon Hire required
• CRT-Sedation

• ANCC American Nurses Credentialing Center Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy 180 Days required

• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

• AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days required

• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

• AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)

• AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or

• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS)

• ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 30 lbs

• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 30 lbs

• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 25 lbs

• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Occasionally up to 20 lbs

• Sitting: Seldom

• Standing: Frequently

• Walking: Frequently

• Forward Bend

• Standing: Occasionally

• Forward Bend

• Sitting: Seldom

• Trunk Rotation

• Standing: Occasionally

• Trunk Rotation

• Sitting: Seldom

• Squat: Seldom

• Stair Climbing: Seldom

• Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

• Driving: Seldom

• Reach

• Above Shoulder: Seldom

• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally

• Handling: Occasionally

• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally

• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Occasionally

• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Occasionally

Primary Location

SITE - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital

• 100 Michigan St

• Grand Rapids

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy

• HDVCH

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Hours of Work

Days Worked

Weekend Frequency

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