Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Assignment Length: 13 weeks with possible extension
Location: Jackson, MI
Shift: 1845-0715, every other weekend, 3 x 12s
Pay Rate: $56/hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy to patients. Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients. Maintains clinical expertise for Departmental assignments at various business units throughout, as assigned. Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed, regarding patient care needs. Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Supervises, directs and delegates to Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory orients, externs and students, as assigned. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) licensure
• Current BLS Certification

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