Respiratory Therapist- Reg

Henry Ford Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Clinton Township seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, assessments, and treatments. You will collaborate with physicians and the care team to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safety and quality in all respiratory services.

The ideal candidate brings RRT and ACLS certifications, strong ventilator experience, and a commitment to evidence-based practice, patient education, and teamwork in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and state licensure.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment.
• Strong knowledge of respiratory physiology, pathology, and pharmacology.
• Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments and interpret clinical findings.
• Excellent clinical documentation and charting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced clinical environments.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations.
• Ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory status through physical examination, patient history, and diagnostic testing
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, including ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen delivery systems
• Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor patient vital signs and clinical responses to respiratory interventions
• Collect and analyze blood gas samples and interpret results to guide clinical decision-making
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient medical records
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and disease management
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide respiratory support during acute events
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Skills

Ventilators & equipment proficiency

Respiratory physiology knowledge

Clinical documentation

Communication & teamwork

Infection control protocols

Multitasking in fast-paced settings

Emergency response

Education

RRT certification and state licensure

ACLS certification

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our clinical team in Clinton Township. In this role, you will provide essential respiratory care services to patients across various care settings, utilizing your clinical expertise to assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory conditions. You will work collaboratively with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

• Assess patients' respiratory status through physical examination, patient history, and diagnostic testing
• Operate and maintain respiratory care equipment, including ventilators, nebulizers, and oxygen delivery systems
• Administer respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed by physicians
• Monitor patient vital signs and clinical responses to respiratory interventions
• Collect and analyze blood gas samples and interpret results to guide clinical decision-making
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in patient medical records
• Educate patients and families on respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and disease management
• Respond promptly to emergency situations and provide respiratory support during acute events
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Ensure compliance with infection control protocols and safety standards
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and state licensure
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment
• Strong knowledge of respiratory physiology, pathology, and pharmacology
• Demonstrated ability to perform patient assessments and interpret clinical findings
• Excellent clinical documentation and charting skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced clinical environments
• Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols
• Experience working with diverse patient populations
• Ability to manage multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills and clinical judgment