Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Saginaw, MI

Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist Registered
  • McLaren Health Care Corporation
  • Lapeer, MI PART_TIME
  • Schedule: 6:30p to 7:00a

    Wage Range: $23.51 to $31.97

    Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing and patient education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Monitors and maintains equipment and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    1. Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.
    2. Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings.
    3. Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, takes blood samples and uses a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.
    4. Treats patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. May connect, monitor, and treat patients who cannot breathe on their own to ventilators.
    5. Monitors and records the progress of treatment.
    6. Instructs and monitors respiratory therapy interns during clinical rotations throughout hospital.
    7. Teaches patients how to use treatments.
    8. Operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Assists in the review and evaluation of equipment and supplies.
    9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs.
    10. Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement program. Assists in the review and/or development of departmental policies and procedures in order to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce waste and expenses.
    11. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, and forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
    12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

    Qualifications:

    Required:

    • Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
    • Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.
    • BLS certification.

    Preferred:

    • Bachelor's degree.

    Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

    We are committed to encouraging and sustaining a work environment free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and/or retaliation. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's race, color, age, religion, sex/pregnancy (including pregnancy/childbirth or pregnancy/childbirth-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status prohibited by applicable laws. We also make good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

    Additional Information
    • Schedule: Part-time
    • Requisition ID: 24000086
    • Daily Work Times: 6:30p - 7:00a
    • Hours Per Pay Period: 48
    • On Call: No
    • Weekends: Yes
  • 19 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist Registered
  • McLaren Health Care Corporation
  • Petoskey, MI FULL_TIME
  • $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!! Under the direct supervision of a respiratory therapist, provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasi...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist Registered
  • McLaren Health Care Corporation
  • Flint, MI PART_TIME
  • Department: Respiratory Therapy Shift: Days Daily Work Times: 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Scheduled Biweekly Hours: 60 Position Summary Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency c...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist
  • Hope At Home Health Care
  • Saginaw, MI FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and a current state PT license. In this role,...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Physical Therapist- Home Health- West Branch
  • The Care Team Home Health & Hospice
  • Standish, MI OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Standish Home Health - Standish, MI Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionThe Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need. Come join our g...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Physical Therapist- Home Health- Part Time- Oscoda County
  • The Care Team Home Health & Hospice
  • Standish, MI PART_TIME
  • Job Details Job Location: Standish Home Health - Standish, MI Position Type: Part Time Salary Range: Undisclosed DescriptionThe Care Team The care you deserve and the support you need. Come join our g...
  • 5 Days Ago

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0 Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs found in Saginaw, MI area

Saginaw (/ˈsæɡɪnɔː/) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the seat of Saginaw County. The city of Saginaw and Saginaw County are both located in the area known as Mid-Michigan or Central Michigan. The city of Saginaw is located adjacent to Saginaw Charter Township and is considered part of the Tri-City area, along with neighboring Bay City and Midland. The Saginaw County MSA had a population of 196,542 in 2013. The city is also the largest municipality within the Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City Metropolitan Area. The city of Saginaw was a thriving lumber town in the 19th century and an i...
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Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
$49,663 to $56,946
Saginaw, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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