Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory EKG Services

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

At Henry Ford Jackson Hospital, the Respiratory Therapist delivers critical life-support services, resuscitative care, diagnostic testing, and medical gas therapies to patients in Intensive Care Units and General Practice Units. Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the role requires clinical proficiency, flexibility across departments, and effective communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. The therapist provides direct patient care throughout the shift and supervises, guides, and delegates tasks to support staff, orientees, externs, and students. Accurate documentation and billing are essential. The position is on the midnight shift, 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every third weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
Associate of Science degree at minimum.
Recent graduation from a Respiratory Therapy school or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a tertiary hospital.
Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan. Newly graduated therapists have 90 days from graduation to obtain registration and the Michigan license; failure to obtain them results in termination.
Ability to constantly move and lift patients, help push patients on hospital beds, and move heavy equipment across the hospital.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans with the healthcare team.
Provide direct patient care 100% of the time while on shift.
Delegate appropriate tasks to support personnel, providing clear instructions and ongoing oversight.
Participate in daily bedside rounds and multidisciplinary communications.
Maintain standards of care and follow departmental protocols and best practices.
Demonstrate competency in advanced respiratory procedures, including life support, monitoring, and diagnostics.
Provide coverage across inpatient departments as assigned.
Keep current with advancements in respiratory care through continuing education, in-services, professional associations, and conferences.
Clean, maintain, and calibrate respiratory equipment as needed.
Document patient interventions and outcomes accurately according to departmental standards and timelines.
Uphold patient safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance.
Meet customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors outlined in the HFHS Customer Service Policy, and practice customer service skills through ongoing training and in-services.