Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics

spectrumhealth; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Corewell Health's Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to join our pediatric respiratory care team. You will perform a wide range of respiratory procedures under medical direction, evaluate needs, document care, and educate patients and families.

Preferred candidates hold an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy, MI licensure, NBRC CRT Registry, and ACLS/BLS certifications with 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Michigan at hire.
• NBRC CRT Registry certification at hire.
• ACLS and BLS within 90 days.
• 2 years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehab, respiratory care or related clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Applies scientific knowledge / therapy to practical clinical problems of respiratory care.
• Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs and documents accordingly.
• Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures as required.
• Completes and documents education and competencies within designated timeframe.
• Maintains competency and accurate billing/documentation.
• Facilitates transitions to referral services and educates patients/families.
• Instructs and trains staff and nursing personnel in respiratory care services.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy

State Licensure - MI

NBRC CRT Registry

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Corewell Health is offering up to $25,000 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity! (for external candidates and new RT students graduating RT Program except CHW RT Apprentices)

About Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

When 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

• 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.
• 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

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. 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

Department Name: Respiratory Therapy HDVCH - Grand Rapids Hosp

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Variable (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 36

Hours of Work: Variable

Days Worked: Variable

Weekend Frequency: Every other weekend

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,