Respiratory Therapist Part Time Pediatrics

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Corewell Health is hiring a part-time Respiratory Therapist for pediatric care at Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital. Under medical direction, the therapist applies scientific knowledge and therapy to clinical respiratory-care needs across various age groups, including patients with general and specialized needs. The role evaluates respiratory-care needs, recommends and implements changes according to policy and protocol, performs and manages therapeutic interventions, and evaluates and documents treatment effectiveness. It also includes point-of-care testing, maintaining competencies, completing documentation and billing, educating patients and families, coordinating transitions to referral services or home, and training other healthcare personnel and students. The position offers full benefits and the ability to pick up shifts. The schedule is variable, with 24 scheduled hours per week and every other weekend.

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 CRT credential, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, required within 90 days.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine respiratory-care needs and recommend or make changes in accordance with policies and protocols.
• Perform a range of respiratory-care procedures for patients with general and specialized needs across various age groups.
• Perform point-of-care testing as required.
• Conduct advanced evaluation, management, and therapeutic interventions for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
• Assess treatment and intervention effectiveness and document results according to departmental and legal or regulatory standards.
• Complete required education and competencies within designated timeframes and maintain competency in areas of accountability.
• Complete necessary documentation and billing accurately and on time.
• Facilitate 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

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

What This Job Offers

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