Senior Respiratory Therapist Part Time Days

Tenet Healthcare; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Detroit. In this part-time role, you will provide essential respiratory care, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality patient services. This pivotal role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a healthcare team.

Qualifications

• RRT registration by the NBRC required.
• Licensure to practice in Michigan needed.
• 1-3 years of respiratory care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Leadership

Education

Graduation from AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program

Associates degree in Science or Allied Health

Job 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:

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.

Job: Respiratory Therapy

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Children's Hospital of Michigan

Job Type: Part Time

Shift Type: Day

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