Registered Respiratory Therapist - 36 hours per week-Nights - Detroit

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for their Detroit location, offering full-time night shifts. You will provide critical care to patients, including life-support and diagnostic procedures, while being part of a dynamic healthcare team. An exciting bonus opportunity is available for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program required.
• Recent graduates or 2 years experience in a Tertiary Hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-support, resuscitation, and monitoring to critical care patients.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Document all aspects of patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Clinical Expertise

Education

Associate of Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - 36 hours per week-Nights - Detroit

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Department: Respiratory Therapy

Up to a $15,000 Sign on Bonus- based on areas you will train in & based on eligibility

Schedule: FULL Time (36 hours per week); NIGHT Shift 630pm to 700am. every other weekend and holiday

Location: Henry Ford St. John Hospital & Medical Center - Detroit, MI

General Summary

Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the Intensive Care Units. Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients. Maintains clinical expertise for Departmental assignments at various business units throughout HFHS, as assigned. Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed, regarding patient care needs. Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Supervises, directs and delegates to respiratory orients, externs and students, as assigned. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.

Education/Experience Required

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred, Associate of Science Degree, minimum. Recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapist school or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.

Certifications/Licensures Required

Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan. Newly graduated therapists will be allowed 90 days from the date of graduation to complete their registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care and to obtain a State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist License. If not obtained, will be terminated.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

Work performed in a patient care setting and blood-analysis laboratories with potential exposure to communicable disease. Wash, clean and disinfect soiled medical equipment. Work with pressurized piped-in and bottled medical gases. Incorrect lifting, moving and use of equipment could result in personal, patient and/or equipment injury. Must be able to constantly move, lift patients, help push patients on hospital beds, and move heavy equipment across the Hospital. Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, and Wellness and Fitness Services

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