Registered Respiratory Therapist

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health, based in Detroit, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Intensive Care Units. The role focuses on life-support, resuscitation, and medical gas therapies for critically ill patients, with opportunities to work across multiple units and teach students.

Required qualifications include an accredited RT program, an Associate degree, NBRC registration, and Michigan licensure, with recent grads having a 90‑day window. Sign-on bonuses are noted for this location.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or higher.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan (new graduates have 90 days to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-support, resuscitation, and medical gases therapy to critical care patients.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Units.
• Maintain clinical expertise across various business units and provide cross-unit support.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately.
• Supervise, direct, and delegate tasks to respiratory orienteers, externs, and students.

Skills

Critical care

Life-support

Diagnostic procedures

Documentation & communication

Supervision of students

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC Registration

Michigan Respiratory Therapist License

Job description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Now is a great time to grow your Respiratory Therapy career with Henry Ford Health!

With recently enhanced competitive rates, meaningful patient impact, and opportunities to grow your skills, discover what your next chapter could look like with us.

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Location: Henry Ford Health Detroit Hospital

Schedule: 24 hours per week / 7pm - 7:30am

About The Department

Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together. Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system. As part of the Intensive Care Units, you'll play a vital role in delivering critical respiratory care to patients in need.

Role Overview

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will deliver life-support, resuscitation, and medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the Intensive Care Units. You'll perform diagnostic procedures, maintain clinical expertise across various business units, and ensure effective communication and documentation of patient care. This role is essential in supporting patient recovery and improving health outcomes.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Deliver life-support, resuscitation, and medical gases therapy to critical care patients.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Units.
• Maintain clinical expertise and provide support across various business units.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately.
• Supervise, direct, and delegate tasks to respiratory orienteers, externs, and students.

Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Associate of Science Degree, minimum.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan (new graduates have 90 days to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy.
• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career, collaborate with experts, and engage in mission-driven work that makes a real difference. We provide opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in a supportive and innovative environment.

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