Under the direction of the Cardiopulmonary Director, provides technical, therapeutic and educational services in regards to treatment, management and diagnostic evaluation of Respiratory disorders. Provides assistance to the Director with coordinating new services, training and scheduling employees, providing education on services provided and assists with day-to-day functions of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:
1. Associates in Science in Respiratory Care or equivalent required.
2. Experience in Respiratory Care preferred.
3. Nationally Certified/Registered as a Respiratory Therapist required.
4. Licensed in the State of Michigan required.
5. BCLS required.
6. PALS/ACLS required within 6 months.
7. NRP recommended.
8. Basic computer knowledge preferred.
9. Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people.
10. Must have the ability to work independently and organize several projects.
11. Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
12. Must be able to speak the English language in an understandable manner.
13. Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
14. Must be able to see and hear, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to assure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
15. Required lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds.