Respiratory Therapist Flex A

Spectrum Health; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

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Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join our Flex Float Pool in Southfield, MI. This part-time role requires working a minimum of 72 hours in a six-week cycle, with assignments across Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne facilities.

Under minimal direction you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care, educate patients and staff, and support equipment and department operations in collaboration with physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy and eligibility for RRT status.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• State MI licensure as Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC CRT certification required at hire.
• BLS certification required (AHA) or ARC.

Responsibilities

• Float between assigned hospitals per flex office instructions.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services.
• Educate patients, students, staff and physicians.
• Provide equipment support for respiratory care.
• Assist with general department functions.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Clinical Experience

RRT NBRC

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Respiratory Equipment Knowledge

Job description

Flex between Dearborn, Taylor, Trenton and Wayne - Casual/PRN position must work a minimum of 72 hours in 6 weeks.

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.

Scope of Work The Respiratory Therapist Flex A agrees to float within assigned hospitals throughout Corewell Health East. This position is scheduled and reports to the Corewell Health East Flex Office located at the Corewell Health Southfield Center. 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 Eligible for position after attainment of RRT NBRC status.
• Required 3 years of relevant experience
• 3 years clinical experience.
• 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-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association
• Upon Hire required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross

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

Learn more here.

Primary Location SITE - Corewell Health Southfield Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd Department Name Respiratory Float Pool Allied Health - Parent Entity East Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

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.