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McLaren Health Care Respiratory Therapist Registered - McLaren Careers in Lansing, Michigan

Responsible for the delivery and development of respiratory therapy and pulmonary rehabilitation patient care following physician’s orders, hospital policies and procedures; and departmental standards of care and standards of practice in the area of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs therapeutic and diagnostic pulmonary rehabilitation care for patients in cardioplumonary rehab unit.

  • Evaluates patients and provide care including; comprehensive assessment, individual treatment plans, evaluating response to treatment, and evaluate patient outcomes

  • Provides education to patients and staff regarding respiratory procedures and treatment plans, equipment operation, and safety precautions.

  • Performs routine maintenance and service checks on equipment.

  • Maintains records, reports, and other documentation related to the work and assures all regulatory guidelines are followed in the area of pulmonary rehabilitation.

  • Perform patient scheduling and billing duties as department needs.

  • Collaborate and communicate with multidisciplinary team of physicians and within cardiopulmonary rehabilitation unit

Requirements for a Respiratory Therapist Registered:

  • Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Bachelors degree preferred.

  • Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.

  • BLS certification.

N OTE: Respiratory Interns, Graduates, or Certified, qualifications may vary see below:

  • Enrolled or graduate of an A.M.A. approved respiratory care education and training program (or equivalent), who is awaiting successful completion of either the NBRC Entry Level: Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Advanced Practitioner: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and state examinations. Employee must become credentialed and licensed during the first year of employment.
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