Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital in Detroit seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver cardiopulmonary care across the patient journey, performing assessments and therapy while coordinating with physicians, nurses and staff. This role emphasizes collaboration to optimize outcomes and patient safety.

Requirements include an RRT, an AMA/CoARC program, Michigan licensure and BCLS; ACLS is preferred. Night shift, full-time, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Registration (RRT) by the NBRC.
• BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other team members to develop care plans.
• Perform patient assessments and determine therapy effectiveness.
• Instruct employees and students in respiratory care procedures.
• May function as in-charge therapist and preceptor.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Interprofessional communication

Stamina for shift work

Regulatory knowledge

Education

AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Associate degree in Science or Allied Health

Tools

Pulmonary function equipment

Job description

**$10,000 Sign on Bonus, with required relevant experience**

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Summary Description

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. Provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients. Performs patient assessments, evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and determines which respiratory care activities can be delegated to other care team members. Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence. May function as an in-charge therapist and preceptor, as requested.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Skills Required

• Skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and operate all respiratory therapy and bedside pulmonary function equipment.
• Skills necessary to calculate and regulate respiratory therapy modalities.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients and medical, nursing and professional staff to explain procedures and elicit cooperation.
• Physical stamina necessary for frequent standing, walking, and lifting and positioning of patients.
• Observational skills to judge changes in patient's condition and assess emergency situations.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards associated with the field of Respiratory Care in the hospital (e.g., OSHA, MIOSHA, CAP, JCAHO, NFPA, ATS, CLIA, etc.).

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Job: Respiratory Services

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Night

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