Registered Respiratory Therapist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Southfield location. The role focuses on delivering life-support and respiratory care in critical care units, performing diagnostics, and collaborating with clinicians.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited program, MN/BS in Respiratory Therapy preferred, NBRC registration, and Michigan license or within 90 days of graduation. Join a mission-driven health system with advanced care settings.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Associate of Science Degree (minimum) or Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Recent graduate or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a tertiary hospital.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Michigan (or obtained within 90 days of graduation for new graduates).

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 and support assignments across various business units.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and supervise respiratory therapy students and externs.
• Complete necessary and accurate patient billing information.

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

Respiratory Therapist - Henry Ford Health Southfield

About the Department

Join the dedicated team at Henry Ford Health's Providence Hospitals, a respected network serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals offer advanced specialty care with deep local roots, combining the strength of a leading health system with convenient suburban locations and strong community connections. As part of the Respiratory Therapy department, you'll play a vital role in delivering critical care to patients in Intensive Care Units, ensuring they receive life-saving treatments and support.

Role Overview

As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll deliver essential life-support, resuscitation, and medical gases therapy to critical care patients, primarily in Intensive Care Units. You'll perform diagnostic procedures, maintain clinical expertise across various business units, and communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and colleagues. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes and supports the broader healthcare team in delivering exceptional care.

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 support assignments across various business units.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and supervise respiratory therapy students and externs.
• Complete necessary and accurate patient billing information.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Associate of Science Degree (minimum) or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy (preferred).
• Recent graduate or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Michigan (or obtained within 90 days of graduation for new graduates).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy.

What We Offer

At Henry Ford Health, you'll find opportunities for career growth, collaboration with diverse teams, and the chance to contribute to mission-driven work. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.