Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory EKG Services

Henry Ford Health•Jackson, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 therapist provides direct patient care, works across inpatient departments as assigned, and collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams. The role includes guiding and delegating tasks to support staff, orientees, externs, and students, as well as maintaining accurate clinical documentation and billing. This position is at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital on the midnight shift, 6:30 pm to 7:00 am, with every third weekend and every other holiday scheduled. The work is performed in patient-care settings and blood-analysis laboratories, with potential exposure to communicable diseases. The therapist cleans and disinfects soiled equipment, works with pressurized medical gases, and must be able to move and lift patients and heavy equipment. A sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
Associate of Science degree at minimum.
Be a recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program or have 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 complete registration and obtain the state license; failure to do so results in termination.
Meet or exceed the core customer-service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors in the HFHS Customer Service Policy.
Practice customer-service skills provided through ongoing training and in-services.
Be able 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 throughout the shift.
Delegate appropriate tasks to support personnel, providing clear instructions and ongoing oversight.
Participate in daily bedside rounds and multidisciplinary communications.
Maintain high standards of care and follow departmental protocols and best practices.
Perform advanced respiratory procedures involving life support, monitoring, and diagnostics.
Provide coverage across inpatient departments as assigned.
Keep current on respiratory-care advancements 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.
Wash, clean, and disinfect soiled medical equipment.