Respiratory Therapist- Reg

Henry Ford Health•Clinton Township, MI

About The Position

Henry Ford Health is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care to patients across various care settings in Clinton Township. The role assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory conditions and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support high-quality outcomes, clinical standards, and patient safety.

Requirements

Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification and active state licensure.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Proficiency with mechanical ventilators and advanced respiratory equipment.
Strong knowledge of respiratory physiology, pathology, and pharmacology.
Ability to perform comprehensive patient assessments and accurately interpret clinical findings.
Strong clinical documentation, charting, and organizational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities with diverse patient populations.
Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced clinical environments.
Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols.
Experience working with diverse patient populations in various care settings.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound clinical judgment.
Ability to manage multiple patients while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong time-management and prioritization skills.
Ability to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Patient education and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in critical care or acute care settings.
Pediatric respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ respiratory status through physical examinations, patient histories, and diagnostic testing.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot respiratory care equipment, including ventilators, nebulizers, oxygen delivery systems, and other advanced respiratory devices.
Administer prescribed respiratory treatments and medications accurately and promptly.
Monitor vital signs and responses to respiratory interventions, and document findings.
Collect and analyze blood gas samples and interpret results to inform clinical decisions and treatment adjustments.
Maintain accurate, timely, organized clinical documentation in medical records in compliance with regulatory standards.
Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatment plans, and disease management.
Respond to emergencies and provide respiratory support during acute events.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized patient care plans aligned with organizational goals.
Comply with infection control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Manage multiple patients while maintaining attention to detail and organizational standards.
Adapt to fast-paced clinical environments while maintaining a patient-focused approach.