Job Information
Trinity Health Respiratory Therapist in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Performs patient assessments and procedures related to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. Demonstrates clinical skill and cognitive ability in the implementation of therapist driven protocols, the set up and maintenance of respiratory related equipment, the administration of medications, and performs invasive procedures. Participates in patient, family, and multi-disciplinary education. Works with patients of all ages and is competent to operate age-appropriate equipment in the emergency trauma, acute and sub-acute areas of Trinity Health Saint Mary's. Emphasis is on the maintenance of life support equipment along with related treatments and procedures designed to support or improve a patient's cardio-respiratory status.
Perform therapist driven protocols, patient assessments, administration of medications, and evaluates patient response to therapies. Documents performance and results of therapies. Performs all actions (therapeutic and diagnostic) according to policy and procedures
Performs but not limited to Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) and diagnostics,
Participates in patient, family, and multi-disciplinary education.
Professional responsibility for continued learning.
Accurately maintains the Order Entry and Charging system related to services rendered.
Assists with data collection and projects for Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and the Respiratory Care Department process improvement plan.
Supervises and assists in the training of new employees and students.
Cleans, assembles, maintains and troubleshoots all Respiratory Care Department equipment while utilizing supplies and resources in a cost-effective manner within the hospital and diagnostic locations.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Participates as a member of the CPR team
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran