What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care Assistant PRN position at Corewell Health?
About Blodgett Hospital
Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction.
Points of Pride
- Award-winning hospital, nationally recognized for providing high quality, safe care
- Recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 68 most "green" hospitals in the United States, December 2018
- Bariatric surgery center of excellence from the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
- Primary stroke center certification Joint replacement certification
- Heart failure care certification Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence
- Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Spectrum Health’s Center for Joint Replacement ranks first in West Michigan for total hip and knee replacements, and second in the state for total hip and total knee replacements
https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/blodgett-hospital
RT Video and Career Information
https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/respiratorytherapy
Scope of Work
- Deliver respiratory procedures as prescribed by physicians, under the direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Document according to policy, all pertinent information on respiratory care rendered.
- Ensure patent airway and adequate ventilation during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory monitoring equipment under direct supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner.
- Process respiratory equipment for sterilization and provides necessary preventive maintenance.
- Contribute to the effective communication needs of the patient care team. Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service.
- Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency. Adhere to the organization’s published values.
- Contribute to the productivity of the department and proper coverage as assigned by management, i.e. facility assignment, unit assignment, schedule call, etc.
Qualifications
- Required High School Diploma or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy.
- May be a recent graduate having earned an associate or bachelor's degree from an accredited respiratory therapy program. Required
- Respiratory Therapy student who has completed at least 1 year in an accredited respiratory therapy program. Preferred
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association Upon Hire required Or
- CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross Upon Hire required
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Blodgett Hospital - 1840 Wealthy St SE- Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Respiratory Therapy Blodgett - Grand Rapids HospEmployment Type
Part timeShift
Variable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
0.04Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
VariableWeekend Frequency
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