Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights FT Sign on Bonus available

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at a busy hospital in Detroit. This role involves providing essential respiratory therapy services and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient care. The ideal candidate will have strong educational credentials, relevant certifications, and a passion for enhancing patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved program required.
• Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care needed.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications preferred.
• Must have Michigan Respiratory Therapist licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures for cardiopulmonary patients.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to create care plans.
• Performs patient assessments and evaluates therapy effectiveness.

Skills

Therapeutic procedures

Diagnostic tests

Patient assessment

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Graduation from AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Associate's degree in Science or Allied Health

Job description

Job Description - Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights (2205033769)

Job Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights - 2205033769

Description

Description :

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

: Therapy and Rehabilitation

Primary Location

Hospital/Facility

Hospital/Facility

: DMC Receiving Hospital

Scheduled Hours : 80

Shift Type : Nights

FTE : 1.000000

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