Job Information
Trinity Health Respiratory Therapy Assistant, Part Time in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Day Shift
Description:
Performs technical procedures related to the treatment of patients with Cardiopulmonary disorders, including the assembly of equipment and administration of respiratory medications under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist.
Education
Minimum
- High School diploma/GED a minimum
Preferred:
- Current student in an accredited respiratory therapist program and/or College level courses
Credentials/Licensure
Minimum:
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Preferred:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Related Experience
Preferred:
- One year of patient care experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum:
Effective written and verbal communication skills and customer service skills.
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain composure under stressful situations.
Identify adverse response(s) to therapy and obtain necessary assistance.
Use, clean, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment. Control and organize supply resources.
Computer Competency
Shows how to use (through a competency assessment) a standard desktop and windows based computer system, including a basic understanding of email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software as required to perform the essential functions of the job.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran