Registered Respiratory Therapist
Midland, Michigan
MyMichigan Medical Center Midland

Respiratory Therapist (Night Shift) - Temp Position

Location: Midland, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Independently or in consultation with a physician, administer medications and perform therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing related to the cardio-pulmonary system.
• Respond to arrest and emergency situations, providing CPR and life support.
• Perform respiratory care evaluations and treatments according to protocols.
• Deliver medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.
• Respond immediately to Rapid Responses, arrest, or STAT situations, maintaining artificial airways and performing cardiac compressions.
• Set up and maintain oxygen therapy according to protocol.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Active RRT Certification through The National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Active Michigan Respiratory Therapist license.
• Active American Heart Association certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Active Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification.
• Skills checklist current to within 1 year, pertinent to respiratory therapy.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel work experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Must be willing to work nights.
• Facility uses Epic EMR system.
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius will not be considered.

Responsibilities Breakdown (Approximate)

• 25% Respiratory care evaluations and treatments.
• 25% Medication delivery via aerosol and inhalers.
• 25% Emergency response including airway management and CPR.
• 25% Oxygen setup and maintenance.