Respiratory therapists at Munson Medical Center must be able to provide care for all patients — from pediatric to geriatric patients. Additional opportunities available in the Respiratory Care Department include Pulmonary Diagnostics and Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Additional opportunities available in the Munson system include Sleep Disorders and Home Medical Equipment.
Requirements
A Registry-Eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Proficient in all aspects of pediatric and adult respiratory care
Schools
Ferris State University
Muskegon Community College* — partnership with Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College (classes offered in Traverse City)
*Munson Medical Center hires several Respiratory Care interns after they have completed their first year in MCC's program
Additional programs are available in Michigan, for more information visit the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care Web site or Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Specific Duties
Provides assessment of patients' respiratory status
Utilizes protocols prescribed by physicians and administer care as needed
Schedules ordered respiratory care for optimal therapeutic results
Respiratory Therapy is one of the fastest growing health care professions and the need for Respiratory Therapists is expected to increase 42.6 % for the period of 1998-2008 according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Respiratory Therapists generally work between 36 and 40 hours per week. Because hospitals operate around the clock, therapists may work evenings, nights, or weekends. Many therapists work 12 hour shifts.
Respiratory Therapist - NICU Qualified
Respiratory therapists who are NICU qualified at Munson Medical Center must be able to provide care for all patients — from neonates to geriatrics.
Schools
Ferris State University
Muskegon Community College* — partnership with Munson Medical Center and Northwestern Michigan College (classes offered in Traverse City)
*Munson Medical Center hires several Respiratory Care interns after they have completed their first year in MCC's program
Additional programs are available in Michigan, for more information visit the Michigan Society for Respiratory Care Web site or Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care
Specific Duties
- Provides assessment of patients' respiratory status
- Utilizes protocols prescribed by physicians and administer care as needed
- Schedules ordered respiratory care for optimal therapeutic results
- Attends high risk deliveries
- Performs NICU transports (ground and air)
Respiratory Therapy is one of the fastest growing health care professions and the need for Respiratory Therapists is expected to increase 42.6 % for the period of 1998-2008 according to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. Respiratory Therapists generally work between 36 and 40 hours per week. Because hospitals operate around the clock, therapists may work evenings, nights, or weekends. Many therapists work 12 hour shifts.