Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About The Position
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, the Registered Respiratory Therapist acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. The therapist provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans; assess patients; evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy; and determine which respiratory care activities may be delegated to other team members. The role also includes instructing employees and students in designated respiratory care procedures and tasks and evaluating their competence. The therapist may serve as an in-charge therapist and preceptor when requested. DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan is described as an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine, with specialized surgical, imaging, emergency, critical care, rehabilitation, neonatal, and perinatal services. The position offers a $25,000 sign-on bonus for candidates with required relevant experience.
Requirements
- Graduation from an AMA/CoARC-approved Respiratory Care program.
- Associate degree in Science, Allied Health, or equivalent, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- BCLS certification.
- Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
- Provide therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, cardiopulmonary abnormalities.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to develop cardiopulmonary care plans.
- Perform patient assessments and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy.
- Determine which respiratory care activities may be delegated to other care team members.
- Instruct employees and students in designated respiratory care procedures and tasks, and evaluate their competence.
- May function as an in-charge therapist and preceptor when requested.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance
- Voluntary long-term care insurance
- Elder and childcare benefits
- Auto and home insurance
- $25,000 sign-on bonus for candidates with required relevant experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
