Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Required Certifications and Experience

• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP required
• RRT required
• NICU/PICU/PEDS experience required
• 2 years of RRT experience required

Overview

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist looking for premium compensation and maximum flexibility?

Explore FirstChoice, Trinity Healths staffing solution! FirstChoice RTs are utilized to fill short- and long-term assignments throughout the health system, and we need you to be a part of this innovative program.

Nationwide opportunities available!

Whats in it for You

• Flexible Scheduling
• Premium Pay
• Variety of Practice Settings
• Learning Opportunities
• Minimum Commitment
• Online Self-Scheduling
• For more information, Text Choice to 60184

What Youll Need to Qualify

• Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations
• EPIC experience preferred
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility
• Ability to complete orientation and training (options available to fit your schedule)

About FirstChoice

We believe one of the best ways we can take care of our patients is to take care of our employees.

That’s why we created FirstChoice, Trinity Healths internal resource pool, designed for those who desire flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, as well as variety in practice settings and learning opportunities.

Opportunities Nationwide!

General Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for performing various therapeutic procedures, including advanced practice procedures such as:

• Operate balloon pumps
• Work in NICU
• Perform Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)

Participates in orientation of staff and student training programs for Trinity Health, a teaching institution representing the Respiratory Care department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and guiding behaviors
• Provides professional leadership in patient care delivery
• Uses AIDET principles (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) when treating patients
• Applies Managing Up during patient interactions
• Provides a consistent patient/family experience using Key Words at Key Times
• Serves as consultant, resource, and role model in committees or work groups
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• Fosters cooperative relationships; approaches conflict constructively
• Maintains safe respiratory practices; reports safety issues
• Performs all RT duties per AARC guidelines; maintains competencies per RT II orientation

Clinical Responsibilities

• Responds to cardiopulmonary arrest situations
• Provides care in other emergency situations
• Participates in patient rounds
• Delivers treatments per physician orders and approved medical protocols
• Ensures equipment safety and contacts repair personnel when needed
• Based on clinical assessment, suggests therapy changes to medical staff
• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen and medical air shutdown procedures
• Maintains knowledge of hospital and departmental policies