Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time days to provide comprehensive respiratory care services. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and collaboration within a dynamic healthcare team, ensuring excellent patient care within a supportive and diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved Respiratory Care program.
• Registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for optimal cardiopulmonary care.
• Instruct employees and students in respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Observational skills

Knowledge of regulatory standards

Education

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days (2506000504)

Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Days

Description

Description :

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest 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.

Summary Description

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

Qualifications :

Minimum 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.

Skills Required

1. Skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and operate all respiratory therapy and bedside pulmonary function equipment.

2. Skills necessary to calculate and regulate respiratory therapy modalities.

3. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients and medical, nursing and professional staff to explain procedures and elicit cooperation.

4. Physical stamina necessary for frequent standing, walking, and lifting and positioning of patients.

5. Observational skills to judge changes in patient's condition and assess emergency situations.

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.).

Job

Job

: Respiratory Therapy

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital

Job Type : Full-time

Shift Type : Days

Job Number:

Job Number:

2506000504

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