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 in Clinton Township. The therapist assesses, treats, and monitors patients with respiratory conditions across care settings, working with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support high-quality outcomes and patient safety. The role includes operating respiratory equipment, administering prescribed treatments, responding to emergencies, educating patients and families, and maintaining clinical documentation and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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.
Excellent clinical documentation and charting skills and strong organizational abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities with diverse patient populations.
Ability to work effectively 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 work collaboratively 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 using 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 respiratory treatments and medications as prescribed by physicians.
Monitor vital signs and patient responses to respiratory interventions, and document findings accurately.
Collect and analyze blood gas samples and interpret results to inform clinical decisions and treatment adjustments.
Maintain accurate, timely, and organized documentation in patient 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.
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.