Respiratory Therapist Reg PRN

Spectrum Health; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Corewell Health Taylor Hospital in Taylor, MI is seeking a Casual/PRN Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients of all ages and participates in education for patients, students, and staff.

You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team, support equipment operations, and contribute to continuous quality improvement in a busy Respiratory Therapy department. Part-time, variable shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Respiratory Therapist License - State of Michigan Upon Hire required.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registry required upon hire.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services per physician orders.
• Participates in education of patients, students, staff and physicians.
• Provides technical support for all Respiratory Care equipment and assists with department functions.

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description Taylor- Casual/PRN

About the Unit Our Respiratory Care Department is dedicated to providing comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages. Our team of skilled respiratory therapists works collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including advanced diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. We utilize the latest technology and evidence-based practices to manage and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes. Join us in our mission to improve respiratory health and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

About Corewell Health Taylor Hospital

Corwell Health Taylor Hospital is a 148-bed hospital that is a recognized health care leader in the metro Detroit area. Proudly serving Taylor and surrounding communities since 1977, it offers specialty services including 24-hour emergency care, wound care and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a surgical pavilion, a pain management clinic, orthopedic surgery, inpatient rehabilitation facility and full-service radiology, including advanced CT w/cardiac scoring, Fixed MRI including pacemaker, cinema vision and ultrasound (MSK & elastography).

Scope of work

Under minimal direction, the Registered Respiratory Therapist: implements and evaluates diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders; participates in the education of patients, students, staff and physicians; provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Care; assists with general department functions.

Qualifications Required

• Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Respiratory Therapist License - State of Michigan Upon Hire required
• Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Primary Location

SITE - Taylor Hospital - 10000 Telegraph Rd - Taylor

Department Name Respiratory Therapy - Taylor Hosp

Employment Type Part time Shift Variable (United States of America) Weekly Scheduled Hours 0.04 Hours of Work Variable Days Worked Variable Weekend Frequency Variable weekends

How Corewell Health cares for you

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
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• 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

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.

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.