Respiratory Care Associate - Night Shift & Growth

Returning Applicant or New Applicant?; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Career development

Job summary

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Harper University Hospital in Detroit is seeking a Respiratory Care Associate to administer respiratory care under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist, delivering prescribed gases and therapies using advanced equipment.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing blood gas analysis, conducting rounds, transporting patients, and educating patients on equipment use.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program or equivalent.
• BLS certification required.
• High School diploma/GED with OJT for 10 years or an Associates degree acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care under the direct supervision of Licensed Respiratory Therapist.
• Administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains respiratory equipment.
• Performs blood gas analysis and monitors oxygen therapy.
• Performs patient rounds and assists in developing care plans and transports patients.

Skills

Basic Respiratory Care

Education

AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Tenet Healthcare's DMC Harper University Hospital in Detroit is seeking a Respiratory Care Associate to administer respiratory care under the supervision of a licensed respiratory therapist, delivering prescribed gases and therapies using advanced equipment.

Responsibilities include setting up equipment, performing blood gas analysis, conducting rounds, transporting patients, and educating patients on equipment use.