Registered Respiratory Therapist Contingent Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential therapeutic and rehabilitative care for patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities. The role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care, performing patient assessments, and instructing other team members. Graduates from accredited programs with necessary certifications are encouraged to apply for this day shift, PRN position at Michigan’s leading Level I Trauma Center.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
• Develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.
• Evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of respiratory therapy.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Therapeutic Procedures

Collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent

Job description

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

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:

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. Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

3. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

4. Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Job: Respiratory Therapy

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Receiving Hospital

Job Type: PRN

Shift Type: Day

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