Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare seeks a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shifts at the Children's Hospital of Michigan. The role involves providing crucial respiratory care services and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes, ensuring a supportive and skilled therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications are necessary.
• State licensure for Michigan is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures for patients with cardiopulmonary issues.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
• Instruct and evaluate the competence of students and staff in respiratory procedures.

Skills

Therapeutic Procedures

Patient Assessment

Collaboration

Education

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Associates degree in Science or Allied Health

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights (2506001175)

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights - 2506001175

Description

Description :

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

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

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Scheduled Hours : 72

Shift Type : Nights

FTE : 0.900000

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