Respiratory Therapist - 36 Hours Midnights

Henry Ford Health; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warren, Michigan, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for delivering critical life-support services and diagnostic testing in intensive care and general practice. The role requires collaboration with healthcare teams and high clinical proficiency. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or an Associate's degree, along with appropriate licenses and certifications. Additional responsibilities include supervising support staff, maintaining documentation, and adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care is required.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide direct patient care while on shift.
• Maintain high standards of care and adhere to departmental protocols.

Skills

Clinical proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility across departments

Education

Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy

Associate of Science Degree

Job description

General Summary

Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering critical life‑support services, resuscitative care, diagnostic testing, and medical gas therapies to patients across Intensive Care Units (ICU) and General Practice Units. This role requires clinical proficiency, flexibility across departments, and excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Additionally, you will supervise, guide, and delegate tasks to support staff such as Respiratory Therapy Assistants, orientees, externs, and students. Accurate documentation and billing are essential to this role.

Benefits

Eligible for Sign‑On Bonus.

Midnight Shift: 6:30 pm – 7:00 am.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide direct patient care 100% of the time while on shift.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to support personnel with clear instructions and ongoing oversight.
• Participate actively in daily bedside rounds and multidisciplinary communications.
• Maintain high standards of care and adhere to departmental protocols and best practices.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in advanced respiratory procedures, including life support, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Provide coverage across various inpatient departments as assigned.
• Stay informed of advancements in respiratory care through continuing education, in‑services, professional associations, and conferences.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of respiratory equipment as needed.
• Accurately document patient interventions and outcomes in accordance with departmental standards and timelines.
• Uphold patient safety, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Education / Experience Required

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy preferred; Associate of Science Degree minimum.
• Recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapy school or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a tertiary hospital.

Certifications / Licenses Required

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Newly graduated therapists will be allowed 90 days from graduation to complete registration and license; failure to obtain will result in termination.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS Customer Service Policy.
• Must practice the customer skills as provided through ongoing training and in‑services.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Work performed in a patient care setting and blood‑analysis laboratories with potential exposure to communicable disease.
• Wash, clean, and disinfect soiled medical equipment.
• Work with pressurized piped‑in and bottled medical gases.
• Incorrect lifting, moving, and use of equipment could result in personal, patient, and/or equipment injury.
• Must be able to constantly move, lift patients, help push patients on hospital beds, and move heavy equipment across the hospital.
• Limited noise, temperature fluctuation, and dust are possible.

Additional Information

• Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department: Respiratory Therapy 001
• Shift: Night Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable