Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness. Also delivery of medications needed to assist in control of Respiratory ailments.

Demonstrates competence in providing Oxygen Therapy:

• Provides for safe and effective use of medical gas

• Obtains appropriate physician orders

• Identifies use of device for proper FiO2/liter flow

• Checks device at all connections for proper fit/patient comfort

• Properly identifies medical gases including vessel containers and their safety measures.

• Documents procedure appropriately

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competence in Arterial Blood Gas Sampling

• Pulmonary Toilet/Oropharyngeal Suctioning

• Code Blue Response: Functions within the scope of practice/licensure at a cardiopulmonary emergency

• Ventilator Care

• Pulse Oximetry

Qualifications:

• Current PA License in Respiratory Therapy.

• Must be registered by the NBRC.

• BCLS required.

• HS graduate or equivalent, graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.

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