Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics Part Time

Corewell Health; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

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Identity protection

Retirement plan

Equal employment opportunity

Job summary

Corewell Health, at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a part-time night shift (6:30 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.), 24 hours per week. The role includes respiratory care evaluation, procedures, and education for patients and families.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy with 2+ years of experience, and licensure/registries such as NBRC, NRP, ACLS, and BLS. A Registered Respiratory Therapist is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent.
• Licensure/registry requirements must be met upon hire.
• Ideal candidate is a Registered Respiratory Therapist or RRT.
• RT Students, CRTs, and/or RRTs may apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate respiratory care needs and make appropriate recommendations; document per policy and standards.
• Provide advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
• Complete and document education and competencies within designated timeframe.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation and billing.
• Facilitate transitions to referral services and educate patients and families.
• Instruct and train other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students.

Skills

Patient education

Team training

Documentation

Billing accuracy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy

2 years of relevant experience

LIC-Respiratory Therapist

CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry

NRP certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

ARC BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

RT Students, CRTs, and/or RRTs may apply

Tools

State MI License

NBRC Registry

AHA NRP

AHA ACLS

AHA BLS

ARC BLS

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, except CH West 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.

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.

Scope of Work

• 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 in Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• 2 years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan (required upon hire)
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care (required upon hire)
• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – AHA American Heart Association (required 90 days)
• CRT-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – AHA American Heart Association (required 90 days)
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA American Heart Association (required 90 days)
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) – ARC American Red Cross (required 90 days)
• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or RRT
• RT Students, CRTs, and/or RRTs may apply

Benefits

• 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

Location & Employment Details

Primary Location: Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital – 100 Michigan St NE – Grand Rapids.

Department: Respiratory Therapy HDVCH – Grand Rapids Hospital.

Employment Type: Part time.

Shift: Night (United States of America).

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 24.

Hours of Work: 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m.

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 compliance with mandatory immunization requirements if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We support team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform essential functions, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges due to 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. We advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. Mandatory voluntary assistance is available by calling 616.486.7447.