Respiratory Care Associate Pulmonary Services Contingent Days at Tenet Healthcare
Detroit, Michigan, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Respiratory Care, Patient Care, Medical Gases, Aerosolized Drugs, Oxygen Therapy, Blood Gas Analysis, Therapeutic Treatments, Patient Education, Equipment Maintenance, Patient Transport, Clinical Expertise, Innovative Research, Respiratory Care Plan, Therapeutic Respiratory Therapy, Equipment Calibration, Patient Interaction

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure. Job Summary Administers respiratory care under the direct supervision of Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients and uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment. Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance on analyzers and provides/monitors routine oxygen therapy. Operates, calibrates, processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Sets up and administers therapeutic treatments. Performs patient care rounds, and interacts with the Respiratory Case Manager and/or Senior Respiratory Therapist in the development of the patients respiratory care plan. Performs patient transports. Educates patient, as needed, regarding the use of equipment. 1. Successful completion of one year of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. OR High School diploma/GED with OJT for minimum of ten years. OR Associates degree in science. 2. BLS certification required.
Responsibilities
Administers respiratory care under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Performs patient care rounds and interacts with the Respiratory Case Manager in developing the patient's respiratory care plan.
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