Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Michigan
Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
- Registered - Respiratory Care - Full Time - Nights - Jackson, MI - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers
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Jackson, MI
FULL_TIME
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GENERAL SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the Intensive Care Units. 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 HFHS, 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 orients, externs and students, as assigned. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
- Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred, Associate of Science Degree, minimum.
- Recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapist school or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
- Newly graduated therapists will be allowed 90 days from the date of graduation to complete their registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care and to obtain a State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist License. If not obtained, will be terminated.
Additional Information - 1 Month Ago
- McLaren Health Care
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Michigan, MI
FULL_TIME
- Department: Respiratory Therapy Shift: Nights Daily Work Times: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Scheduled Biweekly Hours: 72 Pay Range: $25.80 - $31.22 *Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus available with a 2-year work ...
- 25 Days Ago
- Jackson County Medical Care Facility
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Jackson, MI
FULL_TIME
- Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a 194-bed, Eden Alternative certified home where residents, family members, and Care Partners are actively involved in their care decisions and lifestyle choice...
- 5 Days Ago
- McLaren Health Care Corporation
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Lapeer, MI
PART_TIME
- Schedule: 6:30p to 7:00aWage Range: $23.51 to $31.97Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non...
- 13 Days Ago
- McLaren Health Care Corporation
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Flint, MI
TEMPORARY
- Department: Respiratory Therapy Shift: Night Daily Work Times: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72Pay: $55.00 Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients who requi...
- 15 Days Ago
- McLaren Health Care
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Michigan, MI
TEMPORARY
- Department: Respiratory Therapy Shift: Night Daily Work Times: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours: 72 Pay: $55.00 Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients who requ...
- 15 Days Ago
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