Respiratory Therapist Part Time

Spectrum Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

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Identity theft protection

Retirement options

Job summary

Corewell Health's Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join a skilled team. The role involves night shifts (6:30 p.m. – 7 a.m.), 24 weekly hours, and direct patient care in respiratory therapy.

The position requires a respiratory therapy credential, state license, and NBRC CRT certification with 90 days to obtain ACLS/BLS/NRP as needed. Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 for external candidates and new RT students.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• 2 years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, or sleep medicine.
• State license: MI Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC CRT certification required at hire.
• NRP/ACLS/BLS certifications required within 90 days.
• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in breathing support and comfort.
• Collaborate with clinical team to diagnose, monitor, and treat lung-related conditions.
• Evaluate respiratory care needs and document per policy and regulatory standards.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required and document results.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and post-discharge needs.
• Train other staff and students in respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Respiratory care

Sleep medicine

Clinical education

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $15,000 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity! (for external candidates and new RT students graduating RT Program, excluding CH West Apprentices)

About Blodgett Hospital: Set within a quiet, beautifully maintained property of mature trees and healing gardens. We have a history of providing high quality, compassionate and personalized medical care. Since 1846, Blodgett Hospital has earned a reputation for excellence as a community and teaching hospital. We provide patient-focused inpatient care in 248 private patient rooms and outpatient services for medical, surgical and specialty care, achieving high rates of patient satisfaction. Award‑winning hospital, nationally recognized for providing high quality, safe care Recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 68 most "green" hospitals in the United States, December 2018 Bariatric surgery center of excellence from the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Primary stroke center certification Joint replacement certification Heart failure care certification Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence Magnet Recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Spectrum Health’s Center for Joint Replacement ranks first in West Michigan for total hip and knee replacements, and second in the state for total hip and total knee replacements RT Video and Career Information careers.corewellhealth.org/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

• 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
• Required Upon Hire required CRT‑Respiratory Therapist Registry – NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care
• Required Upon Hire required CRT‑Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days required
• Required CRT‑Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required
• 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.
• 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

Employment Details

Primary Location: SITE – Blodgett Hospital – 1840 Wealthy St SE – Grand Rapids

Department Name: Respiratory Therapy Blodgett – Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24 Hours of Work

Work Schedule: 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Every third weekend

Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity

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.