Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist. The role involves providing therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures for pediatric patients while collaborating closely with healthcare professionals. Successful candidates will hold relevant qualifications including RRT registration and state licensure. Located at DMC Children's Hospital, the position offers a supportive environment with a $10,000 sign-on bonus based on experience.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus based on relevant experience

Qualifications

• 1. Requires RRT registration and licensure in Michigan.
• 2. BCLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• 3. Strong collaborative skills with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy services across patient care spectrum.
• Develops cardiopulmonary care plans with healthcare team.
• Evaluates therapy effectiveness and manages care delegation.

Skills

Therapeutic procedures

Diagnostic tests

Patient assessment

Collaboration

Instruction

Education

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent

Job description

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus based on relevant experience

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

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 Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

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