Spectrum Healthcare Services, a healthcare recruiting company is seeking a Registered/Certified Respiratory Therapist in Hancock, MI. This is a full-time direct hire position; day shift but occasional night shift coverage for PTO. 

Essential Duties

• Examines patients with breathing-related conditions and conducts diagnostic testing. 
• Consults with physicians to develop and implement a treatment plan for the patient. 
• Performs physiotherapy and other treatments and teaches patients to use medications.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources. 
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Disassembles, cleans, and sterilizes equipment, and performs preventative maintenance and calibration of machines.
• Draws Arterial Blood Gases.
• Works with Providers and Physicians in providing ventilator support to critical patients.

• Licensed in the State of Michigan as a Respiratory Therapist
• Graduate of NBRC Approved School of Respiratory Therapy
• Certified by the National Board of Respiratory Care
• ACLS, NRP and PALS  (Available Upon Hire)
• Must have COVID Vaccination and Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination
• Critical Care Experience