Local Contract Respiratory Therapist
Jackson, MI
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist

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 for Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients. Maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments at various business units as assigned. Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees regarding patient care needs. Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Supervises, directs, and delegates to Respiratory Therapists, orients, externs, and students as assigned. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.

Required Qualifications
- Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
- Associate of Science Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
- Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
- BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.