Registered Respiratory Therapist Pulmonary Full Time Days

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Detroit is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The role involves providing essential respiratory care to patients, assessing their needs, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will possess relevant certifications and be licensed in Michigan, playing a key role in optimizing patient care programmes.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services as part of the healthcare team.
• Perform patient assessments and evaluate therapy effectiveness.
• Instruct and evaluate employees and students.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic procedures

Collaboration

Instruction

Education

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Associate's degree in Science or equivalent

Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan

Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Job 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.

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:

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: Respiratory Therapy

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

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