Respiratory Therapist

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

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On-demand pay

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Retirement options with match

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Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports patient breathing, collaborates with a skilled clinical team, and ensures accurate documentation and adherence to protocols.

The position requires an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Bachelor's preferred), licensure in Michigan, NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS completion within 90 days. RT students and graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy.
• 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education required.
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist – STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry – NBRC Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA 90 days required.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA 90 days required Or ARC 90 days required.
• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• RT Students, CRTs, and RRTs may apply.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs and makes appropriate recommendations per policy. Documents according to standards.
• Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
• Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe.
• Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
• Accurate and timely completion of documentation and billing.
• Facilitates transition to referral services and provides education to patients and families on respiratory issues.
• Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $25,000 as a Sign-On Bonus (for external RT candidates or for internal/external RT students graduating RT Program, excluding CH West RT Apprentices).

About Butterworth Hospital

Since 1873, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals) has been growing and building a reputation of excellence in care, diagnostics, treatment, prevention and education. It is the flagship hospital for Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals, which includes Fred and Lena Meijer Heart Center, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital and Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion. Butterworth Hospital offers a wide range of advanced medical, surgical and specialty care services that allow the urban campus in downtown Grand Rapids to serve as a major tertiary and quaternary referral center for West Michigan and beyond. These services include the only Regional Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center in West Michigan. Butterworth Hospital is a clinical leader in cardiovascular, cancer, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, neurosciences, trauma and emergency care services, among many others.

https://www.spectrumhealth.org/locations/butterworth-hospital

RT Video and Career Information

https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/respiratorytherapy

Scope of Work

As a Respiratory Therapist with Corewell Health, you can help patients breathe more easily and live life more comfortably. You'll collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team to help diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions that affect the lungs and breathing in people of all ages.

• Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.
• Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
• Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
• Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
• Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
• Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

Qualifications

• Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education Required
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
• CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• RT Students, CRTs, and RRTs may apply

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

36

Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.