Respiratory Therapist Part Time Pediatrics

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-demand pay via Payactiv

Discounts directory

Identity theft protection

Retirement options with match

Job summary

Corewell Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, MI. This part-time night shift role involves patient evaluations, therapy administration, and education within a collaborative clinical team.

The ideal candidate holds an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Michigan licensure, NBRC CRT certification, and 2+ years of related experience. ACLS/BLS certifications are required or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy with State licensure upon hire.
• 2 years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent.
• Active Respiratory Therapist license in Michigan (Upon Hire).
• NBRC CRT certification (Upon Hire).
• ACLS or BLS certification (Upon Hire) - NBRC/ARC accepted.

Responsibilities

• Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs and documents results per policy.
• Administers advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures as required.
• Completes and documents required education and competency within designated timeframe.
• Accurate and timely completion of documentation and billing.
• Facilitates smooth transitions to referrals and provides education to patients and families.
• Trains staff, nursing and students in respiratory care services.

Skills

2+ years experience

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)

Job description

About Helen DeVos Children's HospitalWhen your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support.

About Helen DeVos Children's HospitalWhen your child has a serious health issue, it becomes the center of your world. You want to know your child is getting focused attention and the latest in treatments and support. At Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, we fight for every child. With 350+ pediatric specialists and subspecialists, 12 years of U.S. News & World Report national rankings and innovations that draw patients from all over the world, we're driven to replace fear with hope, and doubt with answers. We believe in the possibility of every child's future. Because it's only impossible until it isn't. Nationally Ranked Pediatric Care For the twelfth year in a row, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital has been ranked as a Best Children’s Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. https://corewellhealth.org/care-and-specialties/childrens/helen-devos-childrens-hospital/about-us A Day in the Life of a Respiratory Therapist https://careers.corewellhealth.org/us/en/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

• 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-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 Or
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or RRT
• RT Students, CRTs, and/or RRTs may apply

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• 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 - Helen Devos Childrens Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand Rapids

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

12

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.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.