Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time-Rotating Shift- Southfield

MedStar Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for their facility in Southfield, MI. This role involves providing critical respiratory care to patients while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited Respiratory Therapist program, possess a state license, and be flexible to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapist school or two years of recent experience in a Tertiary Hospital.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Current License - Respiratory Therapist in Michigan required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver life-support and various medical gases therapy to critical care patients.
• Perform diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
• Ensure accurate patient billing information and documentation.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Medical Gas Therapy

Resuscitation Techniques

Education

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program

Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Associate of Science Degree (minimum)

Job description

$7500 Sign on Bonus, based on eligibility

Department: Respiratory Therapy

Schedule: FULL time- 36 hours per week. This position is flexible. It could be days or nights and do hours outside of the usual 7-7. This position will work every other weekend.

Location: Henry Ford Providence- Southfield, MI

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the Intensive Care Units. Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients. Maintains clinical expertise for Departmental assignments at various business units throughout HFHS, as assigned. Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed, regarding patient care needs. Adequately documents all aspects of patient care. Supervises, directs and delegates to respiratory orients, externs and students, as assigned. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program. Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred, Associate of Science Degree, minimum. Recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapist school or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care. Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan. Newly graduated therapists will be allowed 90 days from the date of graduation to complete their registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care and to obtain a State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist License. If not obtained, will be terminated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work performed in a patient care setting and blood-analysis laboratories with potential exposure to communicable disease. Wash, clean and disinfect soiled medical equipment. Work with pressurized piped-in and bottled medical gases. Incorrect lifting, moving and use of equipment could result in personal, patient and/or equipment injury. Must be able to constantly move, lift patients, help push patients on hospital beds, and move heavy equipment across the Hospital. Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals


• Department: Respiratory Therapy 001


• Shift: Rotating


• Union Code: Not Applicable