Senior Respiratory Therapist & Clinical Leader (Night Shift)

Trinity Health MI; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph Mercy Health System seeks a Senior Respiratory Therapist/Clinical Specialist for professional leadership in delivering advanced respiratory care on the 12 Hour Night Shift. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to HIPAA, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize treatments.

Required credentials include CPFT/RPFT, FCC/NRP as appropriate, current RRT, and Michigan licensure. The incumbent will participate in education, staff development, rounds, and policy updates

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two year Accredited Respiratory Therapist program; Registry eligible.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Maintains current RRT credential.
• Maintains Michigan State Respiratory Care license.
• NPS/NRP, CPFT, RPFT, FCC certifications are preferred or expected as applicable to role.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional leadership in patient care and respiratory services.
• Uses AIDET and Managing Up concepts in patient interactions.
• Acts as consultant and role model in department and hospital committees.
• Ensures treatments comply with physician orders and approved protocols.
• Maintains safe operating condition of equipment and coordinates repairs as needed.
• Participates in rounds and staff orientation/training.
• Maintains confidentiality per HIPAA and adheres to Code of Conduct.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two-year Accredited Respiratory Therapist program

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

St. Joseph Mercy Health System seeks a Senior Respiratory Therapist/Clinical Specialist for professional leadership in delivering advanced respiratory care on the 12 Hour Night Shift. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to HIPAA, and collaboration with medical staff to optimize treatments.

Required credentials include CPFT/RPFT, FCC/NRP as appropriate, current RRT, and Michigan licensure. The incumbent will participate in education, staff development, rounds, and policy updates