Respiratory Therapist Part Time Pediatrics

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring a part-time Respiratory Therapist for pediatric care at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Under medical direction and as part of the respiratory services team, the therapist applies scientific knowledge and therapy to clinical respiratory-care needs across various age groups. The position offers full benefits, variable shifts, 24 scheduled hours per week, and the ability to pick up shifts. Weekend work is required every other weekend. Corewell Health offers up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus to eligible external candidates and new RT students graduating from an RT program; Corewell Health RT apprentices are excluded.

Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital provides pediatric specialty and subspecialty care and has received national recognition from U.S. News & World Report. The therapist evaluates patients’ respiratory-care needs, recommends or adjusts care according to policy and protocol, performs and assesses therapeutic interventions and point-of-care testing, and documents care, education, competencies, and billing. The role also supports patient and family education, transitions to referral services or home, and instruction of other staff and students.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Two years of relevant experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine, or equivalent clinical education.
• Michigan State Respiratory Therapist license required upon hire.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registry credential required upon hire.
• AHA ACLS certification required within 90 days.
• AHA BLS certification required within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Applicants currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy Program, as well as CRTs and RRTs, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine respiratory-care needs and make appropriate recommendations or changes according to policy and protocol guidelines.
• Perform respiratory-care procedures and advanced evaluation, management, and therapeutic interventions for patients with general or specialized respiratory needs.
• Assess treatment and intervention effectiveness and document accurately in accordance with department and legal or regulatory standards.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Complete and document required education and competencies within designated timeframes and maintain competency in areas of accountability.
• Complete required documentation and billing accurately and promptly.
• Support smooth transitions to referral services, the next point of service, or home, and educate patients and families about respiratory issues.
• Instruct and train respiratory-care staff, nursing and other medical personnel, and students regarding patient needs and respiratory-care services.

Benefits

• Full benefits for this part-time position.
• Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates and new RT students graduating from an RT program, excluding Corewell Health RT apprentices.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree