Covenant HealthCare US:MI:SAGINAW NIGHT SHIFT, WEEKENDS REQUIRED FULL TIME BENEFITED Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Keeping our Promise of Caring. This individual is responsible for all aspects of Respiratory Care including: Patient assessment, ventilator management, non-invasive and bi-level ventilation, metered dose inhalers, medicated nebulizer therapy, chest physical therapy, airway maintenance, patient education, and arrest team and transport team duties. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is especially focused on the Respiratory needs of patients in critical care units including, SICU, NSICU, CCU, CVICU, PICU, and RNICU. Has clinical and social contact with patients, including all age groups, and is able to appropriately assess, care for and treat them according to the guidelines as defined by Covenant HealthCare.

Responsibilities: Patient assessment regarding respiratory status including recommendations to the physician and implementation of protocols where applicable Ventilator management in all adult critical care areas including communication with the physician and nurses, education of patient/family, weaning, extubation, and all procedures as ordered by the physician Ventilator management in all pediatric and neonatal critical care areas as a core therapist or secondary as a non-core therapist including: communication with the physician and nurses, education of patient/family, weaning, extubation, and all procedures as ordered by the physician Performs all aspects of Arterial Blood Gas analysis Respiratory therapy: medicated nebulizer treatments, metered dose inhalers, chest physical therapy, and IPPB treatments are given and documented per physician order, according to department policy and procedure, with education regarding treatment for patient/family Exhibits excellent teamwork and communication with other respiratory care staff regarding patient condition, staffing needs and sharing of work assignments Identifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition to the oncoming therapist and the coordinator/shift leader Demonstrates a positive personal approach and interaction with others Maintains clean, safe patient care area Handles equipment appropriately Returns equipment to proper place after its use Asks questions about its use when necessary Considers cost in using supplies for patient care Assists with completing patient classification correctly Participates in QA activities of the Respiratory Care department Attends department meetings and inservices and maintains competency in all respiratory procedures In the absence of the manager or shift leader, takes responsibility regarding staffing, delegation and sharing of work assignments, exhibiting excellent teamwork and communication with other respiratory care staff Demonstrates ability to give care cooperatively with other patient care team members Maintains proficiency on the Cardiac Arrest Team including current BLS and artline placement Neo/Peds core therapists maintain proficiency on the Neonatal and pediatric arrest teams Maintains professional development through seminars, and current professional literature Actively participates in quality management and continuing education Updates and maintains knowledge, skills, and competencies related to area of practice and age(s) of patient population Presents a clean and neat appearance according to the dress code for Patient Services Demonstrates commitment to an unsurpassed level of Customer Service; serves as a role model Exhibits "Keeping the Promise of Caring" daily: Smile, make eye contact and say hell