Senior Respiratory Therapist Contingent Rotate

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Senior Respiratory Therapist to join our dedicated team at Children's Hospital of Michigan. This role involves providing expert respiratory therapy services and ensuring optimal department operations while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will have an impact on pediatric patient care, contributing to high-quality therapeutic outcomes.

Qualifications

• RRT registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care required.
• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan needed.
• 1-3 years of respiratory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
• Monitor CQI activities and coordinate daily staff activities.
• Instruct employees and students in respiratory care procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy Procedures

Communication

Education

Associates degree in Science or Allied Health

Graduation from AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Job description

Job Description - Senior Respiratory Therapist Contingent Rotate (2506000272)

Job Description

Senior Respiratory Therapist Contingent Rotate - 2506000272

Description

Description :

Children’s Hospital of Michiganis an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites.

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.

Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships to ensure optimal department operations and timely problem resolution. Assumes the duties of an in-charge therapist.

Monitors CQI activities, makes daily assignments/work loads, coordinates staffing/scheduling, rents equipment as needed, and coordinates daily staff activities and code blue response activities.

Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence.

Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist within the education/training and experience levels required and as assigned.

May monitor and provide care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, depending on the assigned hospital.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

1. Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent.

2. Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

3.Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

4. One to three years of respiratory care experience. Previous leadership experience preferred.

5. Successful completion of ECMO training program, if applicable.

6. Hyperbaric training, if applicable.

7. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment, applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check.

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