Respiratory Therapist Butterworth Hospital

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team at a flagship hospital in Grand Rapids. This role involves applying scientific knowledge to address respiratory care needs, performing evaluations, and delivering therapeutic procedures. You'll be part of a collaborative environment focused on patient education and quality care. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers opportunities for professional growth and a chance to make a significant impact on patient outcomes. Join a team that values your expertise and offers a competitive sign-on bonus to enhance your career journey.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus up to $15,000

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in pulmonary rehabilitation or respiratory care.
• Required licenses: State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist, NBRC CRT.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations to determine respiratory care needs and make recommendations.
• Instruct and train staff and students on respiratory care services.

Skills

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Respiratory Care

Sleep Medicine

Patient Education

Documentation Skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory Therapy Equipment

Point of Care Testing Devices

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity!

About Butterworth Hospital:

Right in the heart of Grand Rapids, you’ll find a nationally recognized hospital for patient quality and safety and the regional leader in full-service hospitals. 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.

Link to Butterworth Hospital:

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

Job Summary

Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care. As a team member in delivery of respiratory services, and under medical direction, performs a wide range of procedures related to the care of patients with general and specialized respiratory-related needs of various age groups.

Essential Functions

• 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-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days 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
• RT Students as well as CRTs and/or RRTs may apply
• ***Up to $15,000 Bonus***

Primary Location

SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

Department Name

Respiratory Therapy - Butterworth

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

24

Hours of Work

7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Sunday

Weekend Frequency

Every other weekend