About Us
McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan and Indiana. The McLaren system includes 13 hospitals in Michigan, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, one of only 53 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in the U.S.
Respiratory Therapist Registered
$15,000 Sign On Bonus!
Full Time Night Shift
$25.52 - 34.70
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Works under the leadership of the Manager, Sleep/Neuro/PFT and according to established procedures, performs a variety of routine pulmonary functioning tests in order to provide data used by physicians in diagnosing lung disease and determining need for surgery. Arranges testing equipment, explains test procedures to patients and operates equipment. Assesses calculations of test results ad routes results to physicians for interpretation. Assists in maintenance of Respiratory Care equipment. |
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. This may include explaining clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families. Able to interact with individuals for staff or physician cooperation. Able to cope under stress and handle emergency situations with patients of all ages.
- Computer skilled with Word, Radnet, Outlook, Encompass, and HBOC.
- Proficient with all age groups within defined patient populations. Demonstrates sensitivity when interacting with diverse ethnic groups.
- Ability to exchange information on factual matters, record pertinent information in patients charts, greet visitors, explain hospital policies, and/or relay patient’s needs to appropriate personnel. This type of interaction requires courtesy and tact when dealing with patients and their families, visitors, and/or other hospital employees.
- Graduate of two year AMA accredited School of Respiratory Care.
- Successfully completed the NBRC RRT/CRT exam
- State of Michigan License.
- BLS Certification.
- Two years of practical experience as a Licensed Registered Therapist preferred but not required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.
