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

Henry Ford Health System; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Michigan seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts. The role involves delivering essential respiratory care to critical patients in a challenging yet rewarding environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background in respiratory therapy with the ability to communicate effectively and provide high-quality patient care.

Benefits

$7500 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program required.
• Bachelors preferred, Associate Degree minimum.
• Two years recent experience in a Tertiary Hospital is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-support and resuscitation to critical care patients.
• Perform diagnostic procedures on Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to interns and students.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Problem-solving

Clinical expertise

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program

Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Science Degree

Job description

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

Pay Competitive

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 110797



Department: Respiratory Therapy

$7500 Sign on Bonus, based on eligibility

Schedule: FULL Time (36 hours per week) 6:30pm-7:00am- 3 Days/week and every other weekend

Location: Henry Ford Oakland Hospital - Warren, 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 Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department: Respiratory Therapy 001
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable

About the company

The Henry Ford Health System is a comprehensive, integrated, non-profit health care organization in Metro Detroit.

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