Senior Respiratory Therapist

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships to ensure optimal department operations and timely problem resolution. Assumes the duties of an in-charge therapist. Monitors CQI activities, makes daily assignments/work loads, coordinates staffing/scheduling, rents equipment as needed, and coordinates daily staff activities and code blue response activities. Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence. Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist within the education/training and experience levels required and as assigned. May monitor and provide care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, depending on the assigned hospital.

Requirements

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent.
• Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• One to three years of respiratory care experience.
• BCLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Successful completion of ECMO training program, if applicable.
• Hyperbaric training, if applicable.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
• Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships.
• Assumes the duties of an in-charge therapist.
• Monitors CQI activities.
• Makes daily assignments/work loads.
• Coordinates staffing/scheduling.
• Rents equipment as needed.
• Coordinates daily staff activities and code blue response activities.
• Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence.
• Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist within the education/training and experience levels required and as assigned.
• May monitor and provide care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, depending on the assigned hospital.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree