SEH-REG RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - RRT

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 • National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registered Respiratory Therapist Technician (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Technician (CRT). • Current RRT licensure by the state of MI. • CPR/BCLS certification Work Experience • Ability to interpret Lead II EKG tracings • Experience in health care work--Preferred. Education • High school diploma Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Knowledge of cardiac/pulmonary disease processes and related procedures, respiratory therapy techniques, testing procedures and related protocols • Knowledge of accrediting and regulatory standards and hospital policies related to cardiac/pulmonary rehab function, HIPAA confidentiality, OIG and JCAHO mandates • Knowledge of payer sources and payer requirements • Written and computer skills necessary to prepare required billing, documentation, and reports • Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and health care professionals in the exchange of information • Analytical ability to determine appropriate method of therapy based upon observation of patient diagnostic test results and disease processes • Mental ability to adapt and respond to multiple priorities and demands, deal with the concerns of patients and their families, and respond to emergency situations • Physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, assist patients using proper body mechanics, and properly operate equipment/ devices • Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job. 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. #LI-MR1 Location: Sparrow Eaton Hospital Activation Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Expiration Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 Apply Here

Created: 2026-04-15