Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Company: Sigma Inc
Location: Novi
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

ASC-4171 - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Novi, MI - 13 Weeks Contract

Sigma Healthcare staffing is looking for an experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to work at our client's hospital in Novi.

Shift: 07:00 PM - 07:30 AM

Summary:

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• Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRTs) deliver respiratory therapy care and life support to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
  
  
  Responsibilities:
  
  Respiratory Therapists provide care to patients based on the application of scientific respiratory therapy principles. Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist include (but are not limited to):
  
  
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  • Sets up and operates devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment
    
  • Provides emergency care, including artificial respiration, external cardiac massage and assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
    
  • Determines requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages
    
  • Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur
    
  • Performs pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy
    
  • Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises
    
  • Conducts tests, such as EKGs, stress testing, and lung capacity tests
    
  • Educates patients and their families about their conditions and teaches appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises and the use of medications and respiratory equipment
    
  • Maintains charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information, in a neat and timely fashion
    
  • Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
    
    Requirements:
    
    
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    • Graduate of an accredited RT program
      
    • MI license in hand.
      
    • Prefer 2 years experience in Critical Care Unit.
      
    • Federal and State required credentials are current and on file
      
    • Cognitive skills as related to the position
      
    • Valid Drivers License
      
    • Current BLS, ACLS, RRT.
      

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