Registered Respiratory Therapist - $26-35 per hour

DMC Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Career development

Continuing education

Health savings accounts

Employee assistance program

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Legal insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness insurance

Long term care

Elder care

Childcare

Auto insurance

Home insurance

Job summary

Detroit Medical Center (DMC) is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Detroit, MI, to provide respiratory therapy services and contribute to patient care within a collaborative healthcare team.

Responsibilities include clinical assessment, therapy planning, and patient/disease management across the continuum of care, with opportunities to lead and mentor staff and students.

Qualifications

• Graduation from AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program; Associates degree or equivalent.
• NBRC RRT registration required.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Michigan licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services across the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other team members to develop cardiopulmonary care plans.
• Perform patient assessments and evaluate therapy effectiveness.
• Instruct employees and students in respiratory care procedures and evaluate their competence.
• May serve as in-charge therapist and preceptor when requested.

Skills

Assess patient conditions

Operate therapy equipment

Communication with staff

Physical stamina

Observation of emergencies

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

NBRC RRT certification

BCLS certification

Michigan Respiratory Therapist licensure

Tools

Respiratory therapy equipment

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $26-35 per hour

Detroit Medical Center is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Detroit, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

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

1. 1. 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.
2. 2. Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
3. 3. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.
4. 4. Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Skills Required

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

Facility Description

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’slargest 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.

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