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Pulmonary and Respiratory Diagnostic Testing
Pulmonary and Respiratory Diagnostic Testing The first step to fixing a breathing problem is finding its cause. Munson Healthcare pulmonary specialists and respiratory therapists are standing by to accurately diagnose your problem and make a plan to help you breathe better. 6-minute walk Arterial/capillary blood gas sampling Conserving device evaluation Home oxygen qualification Pulmonary function test Pulmonary rehab consultations Pulse oximetry Sleep studies
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Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary Function Test: What to Expect The Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a series of breathing tests that measure the air flow into and out of your lungs. You will be asked to breathe through a machine. Sometimes people feel anxious about this test because it takes place in an enclosed glass booth. You will only be in the enclosed booth for a very short time (about 90 seconds). If you have claustrophobia, the test can be performed outside of the booth. Your respiratory therapist will be at your side each moment to give you clear directions and ensure your comfort. The complete set of tests
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Respiratory Treatments and Therapies
Respiratory Treatments and Therapies Munson Healthcare pulmonary medicine specialists and respiratory therapists take a team approach to creating a treatment plan that is tailored to your condition. Arterial blood gas sampling Bronchial hygiene therapy Bronchial thermoplasty: This procedure is for treating severe asthma in adults. It is performed at Munson Medical Center by pulmonary and critical care specialists. The procedure is a safe, outpatient treatment that mildly heats your airway walls. This heating reduces some of the extra muscle present in the airways. This may allow your airways
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Respiratory Therapist Program
Want to Become a Respiratory Therapist? Munson Healthcare partners with Muskegon Community College to educate and train respiratory therapists. All pre-requisites can be completed at Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City. Respiratory therapy classes are attended via REMEC in the Respiratory Therapy classroom at Munson Medical Center. Clinical training and rotations take place at Grayling Hospital, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, and Munson Medical Center. Students also complete two weeks of training at University of Michigan or Spectrum Health for their neonatal/pediatrics clinical
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Munson Healthcare Careers
Munson Healthcare Careers Munson Healthcare is known for excellence in both clinical and non-clinical work. As the region’s largest employer, Munson Healthcare has full-time and part-time positions for people of all education levels, skill sets, and interests.
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Working in Northern Michigan
Working in Northern Michigan People from around the world vacation in northern Michigan. It’s a great place to play – and an even better place to live. Northern Michigan is filled with freshwater lakes, fresh air, and an abundance of fresh food. It’s a place where you can enjoy life to the fullest. Having the opportunity to work for Munson Healthcare moves the needle from “life is good” to “life is almost too good to be true.” We are committed to excellence in all we do. If you are excellent at what you do and want an outstanding opportunity to work in health care, look no further. A rewarding
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Excellent, Comprehensive Benefits
Excellent, Comprehensive Benefits with Munson Healthcare We look for the most talented individuals we can find to join the Munson Healthcare team. In turn, we support our employees’ professional and personal development and offer competitive compensation, pay, and benefits. Munson Healthcare’s benefits package is comprehensive and flexible. You can select the benefits that suit you and your family’s health, dental, optical, and financial needs. Our Benefits Package includes: Accidental death and dismemberment insurance Bereavement pay Competitive starting salaries Employee assistance program
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Work with a Great Healthcare Team
Work with a Great Healthcare Team From nursing assistants to pharmacists and security officers, members of the Munson Healthcare team are among the most talented and caring people working in healthcare today. They could work anywhere. They are here in northern Michigan because they choose to be. Munson Healthcare is committed to being a great place to work and to practice medicine. Reasons Employees Choose Munson Healthcare “The quality here is astounding. The doctors, the physician assistants, are all so good-hearted and charitable. The people here are special – it’s a good place to learn and
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Work Where Quality Comes First
Work Where Quality Comes First Munson Healthcare hospitals are repeatedly recognized nationally for outstanding patient care. Recent recognition includes: Five Munson Healthcare hospitals were recognized by the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health and iVantage Analytics for top performance. Cadillac Hospital and Grayling Hospital were recognized for excellence in outcomes. Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital for excellence in patient satisfaction. Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital for excellence in quality and excellence in financial strength. The Centers for Medicare &
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Career Locations
Choose Your Location No matter where you choose to work in northern Michigan, you will be surrounded by friendly, talented colleagues, excellent facilities, advanced technology – and four seasons of scenic splendor. We are often among the first in the nation to adopt emerging diagnostic and treatment technology, such as stereotactic radiosurgery and daVinci robotic surgical systems, and among the first to offer new medical procedures. Munson Healthcare invests a significant portion of its $1 billion annual budget into: Innovative medical technology and tools Integrated technology, including a