SEH-REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT

Job Opportunity

Job ID : 51663 Positions Location : Charlotte, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job :

Description :

Positions Location : Charlotte, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job :

Evaluates, treats, and cares for rehab patients regarding their exercise, education, and treatments. Promotes the Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehab program to Physicians and the community.

Essential Duties :

• Processes patients through the admission process and assures approval of payers.
• Evaluates / assesses potential rehab patient's ages 21 and older. Implements individualized exercise programs in accordance with the exercise treadmill results and physician recommendations.
• Monitors the patient's progress in the program and maintains patient files.
• Assesses, monitors, and interprets patient EKG tracings, blood pressure, respiratory rate and oximetry as indicated. Terminates exercise when appropriate.
• Identifies dysrhythmias accurately and correlates appropriate interventions.
• Performs emergency cardiac care measures, including defibrillation, initiation, and administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation and / or advanced cardiac life support as credentialing allows.
• Documents patient assessment / progress and forwards information to patient's physician.
• Maintains and updates all records, policies & procedures and protocols related to the rehab program. Assists in process improvement initiatives, evaluates program effectiveness.
• Provides educational resources to the patient as indicated. Educates the patient on a home exercise program.
• Maintains records necessary for billing and submits charges on a daily basis. Maintains and submits a monthly billing summary for the Cardiologist.
• Maintains exercise equipment. Orders and schedules repairs, as needed.
• Educates patients regarding a home exercise program.
• Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required. Keeps current in Cardiac and Pulmonary issues through continuing education, conferences, and literature.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

General Requirements

Work Experience

Education

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Job Family

Clinical Professional / Technical / Allied Health

Requirements : Shift

Variable

Degree Type / Education Level

Associate

Status

Per Diem

Facility

Sparrow Eaton Hospital

Experience Level

New Grad