Respiratory Therapist

Optalis Health & Rehabilitation (Allen Park)

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary:
Under minimal direction, Registered Respiratory Therapists: implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participate in the education of residents, staff, and physicians; provide technical support of all equipment related to the practice of respiratory Care; assist with general department functions.

Minimum Job Qualifications:
Education: Associate Degree program in Respiratory Care form JRCRTE/ accredited institution.
Experience: Minimum of two years.
Licensure: Licensed by the State of Michigan, Registered Respiratory Therapist. Credentialed by the NBRC.BLS certification.
Skills & Abilities: Critical thinking skills, self- direction, communication skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence for all age groups.

Representative Job Duties: (may vary from site to site)
Continuous education of nursing staff on all respiratory procedures including trach care, sterile suction technique, aerosol therapy and oxygen usage.
Frequent lectured and in services to nursing staff on respiratory diseases and management plans.
Implementing respiratory protocols according to department policies and procedures which include auditing of respiratory medications and frequencies and recommending the appropriate therapy.
Capping and decannulating trached residents according to department policy following physicians' orders.
Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non-invasive ventilation.
Assessment of residents and recommendation of proper treatment plan.
Bedside assessments of patient's in the hospital and in patient's residence
Documentation of resident procedure.
Education of residents/families with regard to disease process and treatment plan.
Provide diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, incentives spirometry, and chest physiotherapy.
Ensure facility is adequately stocked with respiratory supplies and equipment at all times

Physical Requirements:
Long periods of standing and walking.
Occasionally may lift objects more than 25 pounds
Ability to perform tasks which constantly require hand-eye coordination.
Ability to see objects closely.
Ability to distinguish various sounds, for example: auscultation and patient monitoring alarms.

Mental Requirements:
Constantly able to concentrate on moderate to fine detail with constant interruption
Constant ability to attend to task/function 20-60 minutes at a time.
Able to constantly understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts.
Able to constantly remember multiple tasks/assignments.

Environmental & Working Conditions:
Work five days/week-total of 40 hours/week.
Frequently exposed to unpleasant noises.
Frequently exposed to unpleasant smells.