Respiratory Therapy Technician

University of Michigan

📍 Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Full-time Health Technologists and Technicians

Job Description

Summary

The Respiratory Technician position within the Mott Children's Respiratory Care Department assesses the care needs regarding basic therapies of patients for whom respiratory care services are ordered. They initiate and perform basic respiratory care techniques and blood gas analysis. As part of the healthcare inpatient team, Respiratory Technicians work closely with respiratory therapists, nurses and other hospital staff in delivery patient services and assuring safety. *Shift is 7:00 pm to 7:30 am.

Responsibilities*

  • If assigned patient care duties, Respiratory Therapy Technicians must complete training and demonstrate proficiency in all competencies, age-specific or otherwise, that are required of practitioners who are delivering patient services.
  • If assigned patient care duties, Respiratory Therapy Technicians perform basic respiratory care techniques such as:
  • Sputum inductions
  • Medication Administration...
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