Respiratory Therapist

Henry Ford Health • Grand Blanc, MI

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About The Position

As a Respiratory Therapist at Genesys Health System, you will assess, treat, and manage patients’ respiratory conditions as part of an interdisciplinary team. You will help develop and implement treatment plans, administer respiratory care modalities, and educate patients and families. The department provides care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff to support respiratory health and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist credential from the Michigan Board of Respiratory Care, obtained within 3 months of hire.
• BLS Provider certification in Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association (AHA), obtained within 1 month of hire.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), obtained within 12 months of hire; required for Special Care Nursery positions.
• Respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient cardiopulmonary status and establish respiratory treatment plans based on physician orders.
• Administer respiratory care modalities such as SVN, IPPB, CPT, and USN, and manage oxygen delivery devices.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as blood gas sampling and pulmonary function studies.
• Prepare and administer inhalant medications and monitor patients for adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to adjust ventilator settings and wean patients from mechanical ventilation.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on respiratory therapy procedures and advancements.

Benefits

• Access to learning opportunities and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed