Senior Respiratory Therapist Part Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in pediatric medicine is seeking a dedicated Senior Respiratory Therapist to join their team. This part-time role involves providing essential respiratory therapy services and ensuring high-quality patient care. You will be responsible for supervising staff, coordinating activities, and instructing new employees and students. Join a forward-thinking team that values professional development and patient-centered care, and make a significant impact on the lives of children and adolescents in need of specialized respiratory support.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• One to three years of respiratory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy services under supervision.
• Instructs and evaluates employees and students in respiratory care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Leadership

Patient Care

Education and Training

Education

Associate's Degree in Science or Allied Health

RRT Registration by the NBRC

Licensure to practice in Michigan

Tools

ECMO

Hyperbaric Treatment Equipment

Job description

Job Description - Senior Respiratory Therapist Part Time Days (2406003705)

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is a leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine, offering advanced surgical services, imaging technology, and specialized care in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine across multiple facilities.

Job Summary

Under general supervision, provides respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care, acting as a professional team member. Responsibilities include maintaining interdepartmental relationships, assuming duties of an in-charge therapist, monitoring CQI activities, assigning workloads, coordinating staffing and equipment, and overseeing staff activities and emergency responses.

Instructs and evaluates employees and students in respiratory care procedures. Performs duties within education, training, and experience levels, including monitoring and caring for patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric treatment, if applicable.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program; Associates degree in Science, Allied Health, or equivalent.
• Registration (RRT) by the NBRC.
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in Michigan.
• One to three years of respiratory care experience; leadership experience preferred.
• Completion of ECMO training, if applicable.
• Hyperbaric training, if applicable.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Job Details

• Department: Therapy and Rehabilitation
• Location: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan
• Scheduled Hours: 52
• Shift: Days
• FTE: 0.65

Employment practices are non-discriminatory and comply with legal standards. Applicants will undergo a criminal background check upon conditional offer. Tenet participates in E-Verify and WOTC programs. For more information, visit E-Verify and WOTC.