Registered Respiratory Therapist

Henry Ford Health•Southfield, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist, you’ll deliver life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and medical gases therapy primarily to critical care patients in the Intensive Care Units. You’ll perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures, maintain clinical expertise across various business units, and ensure effective communication and documentation of patient care. Join the Respiratory Therapy team at Providence Hospitals, a respected network within Henry Ford Health, serving communities across Oakland County. Our hospitals offer advanced specialty care with deep local roots, combining the strength of a leading health system with convenient suburban locations and strong community connections. As part of our Intensive Care Units, you’ll play a vital role in delivering critical care to patients in need.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
Associate of Science Degree, minimum.
Recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapist school or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.
Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan (new graduates have 90 days to obtain).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s in Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

Deliver life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and medical gases therapy to critical care patients.
Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
Maintain clinical expertise for departmental assignments across various business units.
Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees regarding patient care needs.
Document all aspects of patient care accurately and completely.
Supervise, direct, and delegate tasks to respiratory orienteers, externs, and students as assigned.