Respiratory Therapist

Spectrum Health; Inkster (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

On-demand pay

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Corewell Health Wayne Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Wayne location. The role involves providing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services in collaboration with physicians to improve patient outcomes.

You will educate patients and staff, support respiratory equipment, and participate in department activities. This full-time night shift encompasses 36 hours weekly with a 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and Michigan state licensure required.
• NBRC registry and BLS certification required at hire.
• Demonstrated ability to educate patients and work with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in managing patients.
• Participates in education of patients, students, staff and physicians.
• Provides technical support for all respiratory care equipment and assists with department functions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Technical equipment support

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Michigan Respiratory Therapist License

NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registry

BLS Certification

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Wayne - Full time, 36 hours per week, midnight shift

About the Unit

Our Respiratory Care Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages. Our team of skilled respiratory therapists works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including advanced diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. We utilize the latest technology and evidence-based practices to manage and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes. Join us in our mission to improve respiratory health and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

About Corewell Health Wayne Hospital

Corewell Health Wayne Hospital opened its doors to western Wayne communities in 1957. This full-service hospital is the only hospital in the Wayne, Westland, Garden City, Canton, Inkster and Romulus area verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level III Trauma Center. The hospital has a longstanding partnership with Detroit Metropolitan Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to handle a wide variety of health and communicable disease concerns including mass trauma and emergency patients.

Scope of work

• Under minimal direction, the Registered Respiratory Therapist: implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders
• Participates in the education of patients, students, staff and physicians
• Provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Care
• Assists with general department functions

Qualifications Required

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Respiratory Therapist License - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association or American Red Cross Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• 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 - Wayne Hospital - 33155 Annapolis - Wayne Department Name Respiratory Therapy - Wayne Hosp Employment Type Full time Shift Night (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 36 Hours of Work 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Every other weekend

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.

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency.

Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 22 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.2 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness.