Job description

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GENERAL SUMMARY:

This position, independently or in consultation with a physician, administers medications, performs various types of therapeutic modalities and diagnostic testing for and of the cardio-pulmonary system, responds to arrest and emergency situations and provides CPR and life support systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• (25%)* Performs Respiratory care to evaluate and treat protocol evaluations.
• (25%)* Delivers medications via aerosol and metered dose inhalers.
• (25%)* Responds to all Rapid Responses, arrest or STAT situations immediately, maintaining artificial airways, and respiration and cardiac compressions.
• (25%)* Sets up and maintains all oxygen according to protocol.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the physiological and mechanical aspects of a patient that requires life support.
• Weans patients off the ventilator.
• Performs chest physiotherapy and airway clearance.
• Assesses patient to recommend appropriate therapy.
• Performs special procedures for diagnostic and therapeutic reasons, i.e., PFT, bronchoscopes, drawing/analyzing arterial blood gas samples, EKGs, Holter monitoring and oximetry.
• Provides supplemental oxygen throughout the hospital and maintains and changes equipment.
• Maintains inpatient charts and clarifies physician's orders for the department.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

• Required Education: Associate's Degree

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE:

• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• BLS - Basic Life Support
• NBRC - National Brd Respiratory Care
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation
• RT - Licensed Respiratory Therapist

OTHER:

• Ability to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment (ventilators, ABG analyzers, etc.).
• Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with
• people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
• Must follow MidMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training must also be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan.
• Two (2) years clinical experience working in medical center or similar setting, preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.
• Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.
• Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s).
• Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time.
• May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Some exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious material.
• Must follow MidMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.
• Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Hospital
• ICU
• PCU

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care
• Medical-Surgical

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Alpena, MI 49707: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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