Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tenet Healthcare•Detroit, MI

13d•Onsite

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, 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, cardiopulmonary system abnormalities. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans, assesses patients, evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and determines which respiratory care activities may 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 serve as an in-charge therapist and preceptor when requested. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is offered with required relevant experience.

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 of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
BCLS certification.
Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
Ability to evaluate patient conditions and operate respiratory therapy and bedside pulmonary function equipment.
Ability to calculate and regulate respiratory therapy modalities.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients and medical, nursing, and professional staff, explain procedures, and elicit cooperation.
Physical stamina for frequent standing, walking, lifting, and positioning of patients.
Observational skills to judge changes in patients’ conditions and assess emergency situations.
Knowledge of regulatory standards associated with hospital Respiratory Care, including OSHA, MIOSHA, CAP, JCAHO, NFPA, ATS, and CLIA.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.

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 system abnormalities.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care team members to develop cardiopulmonary care plans.
Assess patients 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.
Serve as an in-charge therapist and preceptor when requested.