Respiratory Therapist Zeeland Hospital PRN

Posted:
8/27/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Zeeland, Michigan, United States ⋅ Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

About Zeeland Hospital:

Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital is a 55-bed, not-for-profit organization located in West Michigan that serves the Greater Hudsonville, Holland, and Zeeland communities.  Providing healthcare for over 90 years, it was ranked a top performer by Vizient in 2023.

Link to Zeeland Hospital:

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/zeeland-community-hospital

Job Summary

As a Respiratory Therapist with Corewell Health, you can help patients breathe more easily and live life more comfortably. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team to help diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions that affect the lungs and breathing in people of all ages.

Essential Functions

  • Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.
  • Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
  • Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
  • Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
  • Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
  • Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

Qualifications

  • Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
  • Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
  • 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education
    Required
  • LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
  • CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days required
  • CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required
  • RT Students, CRTs, and RRTs may apply
  • CRTs may need to obtain RRT by 1 Year from Hire Date

    Primary Location

    SITE - Zeeland Hospital - 8333 Felch - Zeeland

    Department Name

    Respiratory Therapy - Zeeland

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Night (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    0.01

    Hours of Work

    Variable

    Days Worked

    Monday to Sunday - As Needed.

    Weekend Frequency

    Variable weekends

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    An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.