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About the Role

FirstChoice is Trinity Health's staffing solution, offering flexible scheduling, premium pay, and a variety of practice settings for Respiratory Therapists. Nationwide opportunities are available for those seeking short and long-term assignments.

Responsibilities

• Performs various therapeutic procedures, including advanced practice procedures like operating balloon pumps, working in NICU, and performing Pulmonary Function testing.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and guiding behaviors of Trinity Health.
• Provides professional leadership in patient care delivery.
• Utilizes 'AIDET' principles for patient interactions.
• Applies the concept of 'Managing Up' in communication.
• Ensures a consistent patient experience using 'Key Words at Key Times'.
• Serves as a consultant, resource person, and role model for respiratory care.
• Maintains patient information confidentiality per HIPPA guidelines.
• Facilitates positive working relationships and constructively addresses conflict.
• Maintains safe respiratory therapy practices and alerts management to safety issues.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist per AARC guidelines and obtains competencies.
• Handles cardiopulmonary arrest and other emergency situations.
• Participates in patient rounds.
• Ensures treatments are provided per physician orders and approved medical protocols.
• Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Suggests therapy changes to medical staff based on clinical assessment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of oxygen and medical air shutdown procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of and reviews hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Prioritizes and addresses conflicting requests for respiratory care services.
• Provides high-quality patient care considering age-specific, developmental, and cultural needs.
• Demonstrates annual unit/area competencies.
• Participates in new educational programs and equipment/procedure implementations.
• Facilitates instruction of staff or students during clinical training.
• Completes Health Stream yearly.
• Responsible for own education for professional growth and maintains a log of activities.

Requirements

• Willingness to float throughout the hospital and/or multiple hospital locations.
• Cannot hold a concurrent position at a Trinity Health facility.
• Ability to complete orientation and training.
• 2 years of current experience working in an acute setting (hospital, not nursing home or rehab).
• Must be RT licensed.
• Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner - Accredited Respiratory Therapist program: Registry eligible.
• Maintain current RRT credential.
• Must hold valid BLS and ACLS certifications.

Skills

• Respiratory Therapy
• Balloon Pump Operation
• NICU Experience
• Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
• AIDET Principles
• Managing Up
• HIPPA Guidelines
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Location

• St. Peter's Hospital
• Nationwide

Work Type

• Part time
• Full-time (3x12 hour shifts)

Experience Level

• 2 years of current experience in an acute setting

Education Level

• Graduate of a two-year advanced practitioner - Accredited Respiratory Therapist program
• Registry eligible
• RRT credential

Salary/Compensations

• $37.11 per hour (base rate, excluding differentials and travel stipend)

Benefits

• Flexible Scheduling
• Premium Pay
• Variety of Practice Settings
• Learning Opportunities
• Minimum Commitment
• Online Self-Scheduling

About the Company

• FirstChoice is Trinity Health's internal resource pool, designed for those who desire flexible scheduling, increased pay scales, and variety in practice settings and learning opportunities.
• Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

Equal Opportunity

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.