Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Respiratory Therapist (RT)

MediLodge is proud to have received the 2023 Michigan Employer of the Year Award through the MichiganWorks! Association!

Are you looking for a rewarding career and a stable company to call home? MediLodge of East Lansing offers you a rewarding experience to work with other warm-hearted team members who will support and guide you along your career path. At the end of each day, your professional success and personal fulfillment will be your reward for making a difference in the lives of our residents.

Job Description

• Provides respiratory related services for established times or services within the Respiratory Care Practitioner scope of services. This may include testing the patient for qualifying clinical needs, gathering information, completing and/or submitting the information to the facility.
• Records all pertinent information on respiratory care records and patient charts. This includes consults, recommendations, and pertinent conversations with physicians, staff, patients, patient family members, or other caregivers.
• Assists facility in regulatory issues, ensuring that respiratory equipment and supplies are stored in appropriate storage areas, and appropriate signs and documentation are provided within the facility.
• Takes care of routine mail, phone calls, and pages, as necessary. Also completes necessary filing and faxing.
• Communicates with facility staff regarding relevant clinical and operational issues regarding the program and patient care issues.
• Assesses for patient's respiratory needs. Assesses oxygen saturation and use of pulse ox. Be able to assess ventilator patients and work with ventilator.
• Completes treatment and ventilator check in a timely fashion. Notifies supervisor of any facility concerns or needs.
• Completes TARs at the end of each month checking for accurate information.
• The ability to assess for decannulation and weaning.
• May participate in a wide variety of special projects.
• Resolves routine problems and communicates solutions to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• ACRT or RRT license and a graduate of an AMA approved school for respiratory care.
• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state employed.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Vent Certified, preferred.
• One year of respiratory therapy experience preferred in a long-term care setting.

Benefits

• Effective 2024, full-time employees will have a variety of medical coverage options through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
• Affordable medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance benefits through leading insurance providers to meet your healthcare needs and preferences for you and your family.
• Three pet insurance options available to choose from.
• Intercompany Employee Benefits Concierge to assist you in navigating and maximizing your benefits.
• Three Dollar and Twenty Cent per Hour Michigan Direct Care Incentive.
• Flexible pay options; get paid daily, weekly, or bi-weekly with pay advances through UKG Wallet.
• Company paid vacation days with rollover option and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexibility in scheduling; ask us what options are available.
• Excellent career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
• Company paid life insurance.
• 401K retirement program.
• Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA.
• Unlimited referral bonuses and more!