Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts. The role involves providing critical respiratory therapy services, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring optimal patient care. Applicants must hold required licensure and certifications to join a dedicated team committed to quality care.

Benefits

Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be registered (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• BCLS certification required, ACLS preferred.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures for cardiopulmonary patients.
• Develop care plans in collaboration with healthcare team.
• Evaluate therapy effectiveness and instruct students/employees.

Skills

Therapeutic procedures

Collaborative care

Patient assessment

Instructional skills

Education

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Associate degree in Science or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights (2305001409)

Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Description

Description :

**Up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus, based on amount of relevant experience**

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 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 :

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

Job

: Respiratory Therapy

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Receiving Hospital

Job Type : Full-time

Shift Type : Nights

Job Number:

Job Number:

2305001409

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