Night Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Trinity Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital - St. Mary's is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the night shift.

The role supports the hospital's respiratory care services across units, following medical staff directions and hospital policies. Responsibilities include patient education, administering respiratory therapies, responding to critical codes, and operating ventilators with high proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Orients patients to their treatments and develops measurable respiratory goals for each patient.
• Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosolized medication treatments for all ages.
• Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosol and humidification therapies.
• Assesses, administers, monitors, evaluates oxygen therapies by various modalities.
• Performs bronchial hygiene airway suctioning techniques.
• Responds to CODE BLUE calls and assists with intubation, ventilation and transport.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assembling and operating ventilators.
• Maintains and adjusts continuous life support for all age groups.
• Draws arterial blood gases and reviews results.
• Monitors respiratory parameters.
• Performs chest physiotherapy, sputum collection, PPD testing, etc.

Skills

Familiar with respiratory care devices

Ventilator management basics

Arterial blood gas sampling

Patient assessment

Education

Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Tools

RRT credentialed NBRC

State of Michigan Respiratory Care License

Job description

Trinity Health Livonia Hospital - St. Mary's is seeking a part-time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for the night shift.

The role supports the hospital's respiratory care services across units, following medical staff directions and hospital policies. Responsibilities include patient education, administering respiratory therapies, responding to critical codes, and operating ventilators with high proficiency.