What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Technician position at University of Michigan?
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Initiate and perform all basic respiratory care techniques including, but not limited to blood gas analysis, equipment rounds, compressed gas therapy, basic ventilator parameters. Trained in Cardio-Pulmonary Association standards, administers medication including: antibiotic bronchodilators. Stock disignated ares with respiratory care equipment.
Required Qualifications*
High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications*
Acceptance in a Respiratory Therapy Program or previous respiratory therapy experience. Some laborary experience or patient care experience.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Opening ID
249361
Working Title
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Job Title
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM CW Peds Pulmonary Function
Posting Begin/End Date
5/20/2024 - 8/18/2024
Career Interest
Patient Care Services
Respiratory Care
