Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare • Commerce Charter Township, MI

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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 role provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans. The position also includes assessing patients, evaluating the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and deciding which respiratory care activities can be delegated to other team members. The therapist instructs employees and students in designated respiratory care procedures and tasks and evaluates their competence. The therapist may function as an in-charge therapist and preceptor, as requested.

Requirements

• Graduate 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 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
• Perform 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 optimal cardiopulmonary care plans.
• Assess patients and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy.
• Determine which respiratory care activities can 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, as 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 and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree