Respiratory Therapist - Bloomfield Hills

**Job Summary:** Under minimal direction, **Registered Respiratory Therapists**: implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of residents with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participate in the education of residents, staff, and physicians; provide technical support of all equipment related to the practice of respiratory Care; assist with general department functions. **Representative Job Duties: (may vary from site to site)** - Continuous education of nursing staff on all respiratory procedures including trach care, sterile suction technique, aerosol therapy and oxygen usage. - Frequent lectures and in-services to nursing staff on respiratory diseases and management plans. - Implementing respiratory protocols according to department policies and procedures which include auditing respiratory medications and frequencies and recommending the appropriate therapy. - Capping and decannulating trached residents according to department policy following physicians' orders. - Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance therapy and non-invasive ventilation. - Assessment of residents and recommendation of proper treatment plan. - Bedside assessments of patient's in the hospital and in patient's residence - Documentation of resident procedure. - Education of residents/families with regard to disease process and treatment plan. - Provide diagnostic respiratory services and non-invasive monitoring including pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, and chest physiotherapy. - Ensure facility is adequately stocked with respiratory supplies and equipment at all times **Skills & Abilities:** Critical thinking skills, self-direction, communication skills, organizational skills, basic computer skills and clinical competence for all age groups. **Minimum Job Qualifications: Education:** Associate Degree program in Respiratory Care from JRCRTE/accredited institution. **Experience:** Minimum of two years. **License:** Current State license, Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist. Credentialed by the NBRC and BLS certification.