Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Clinic

The Respiratory Therapist will primarily function as a pulmonary technologist.
Responsibilities of this position may include, but not limited to the following:
- Conducting pulmonary function testing
- Performing weekly quality control
- Performing 6 minute walks
- Performing Oxygen Titration studies
- Obtaining and running Arterial Blood Gas Samples
- Providing inhaler/nebulizer education
*This position also requires travel to additional outpatient locations as needed. This position is part time, but will have the ability to pick up additional hours when available.
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

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy required
• Two years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education required
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - State of Michigan required upon hire
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care required upon hire
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or ARC American Red Cross required within first 90 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Pulmonary function testing

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 - Hughes Professional Center - 4100 Lake Drive - Grand Rapids
Department Name
Pulmonary Clinic - Grand Rapids - HB
Employment Type
Part time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20
Hours of Work
7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Variable
Days Worked
Monday to Friday, Variable
Weekend Frequency
N/A
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