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Jackson County Medical Care Facility Respiratory Therapist in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson County Medical Care Facility is a 194-bed, Eden Alternative certified home where residents, family members, and Care Partners are actively involved in their care decisions and lifestyle choices, creating a supportive home environment. Our quality of care is one of the highest in the nation as evidenced by winning of a National Quality Award for nursing home care given by the American Health Care Association. We are currently looking for a Respiratory Therapist that is interested in working Full-time variable.
Responsibilities (in part):
Provide comprehensive documentation in the Elders' medical record that is reflective of their clinical progress.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
Report issues to the Charge Nurse which require follow up with physicians and maintain continuous open communication for optimum coordination of care.
Able to administer appropriate therapies according to physician orders and department standards and protocols. Includes MDIs, NMTs, CPT, incentive spirometry, bland aerosol, sets up and maintains various monitoring devices.
Perform routine Respiratory Therapy equipment maintenance, cleaning and ensure environmental safety.
Respond to emergency situations (Code Blue situations), provide airway management and CPR.
Benefits:
Schedule 6pm-2:30am and every third weekend rotation
Competitive Wages
Defined Benefit Pension plan after 8 years of service
Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,000 a year for approved courses after 1 year of service.
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life insurance/ Short-term Disability/ Holidays off/ Benefits start day 1
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