Tenet Healthcare
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Administers respiratory treatments, medical gases, and aerosolized drugs under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Responsible for operating respiratory equipment, performing blood gas analysis, and collaborating on patient care plans.
Requires completion of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program, an associate degree in science, or a high school diploma with at least ten years of on-the-job training. BLS certification is mandatory.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Administers respiratory care under the direct supervision of Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients and uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment. Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance on analyzers and provides/monitors routine oxygen therapy. Operates, calibrates, processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Sets up and administers therapeutic treatments. Performs patient care rounds, and interacts with the Respiratory Case Manager and/or Senior Respiratory Therapist in the development of the patients respiratory care plan. Performs patient transports. Educates patient, as needed, regarding the use of equipment.