Sr Respiratory Therapist

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• Successful completion of ECMO training program, if applicable.
• Hyperbaric training, if applicable.
• BCLS certification required.
• Skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and operate all respiratory therapy and bedside pulmonary function equipment.
• Skills necessary to calculate and regulate respiratory therapy modalities.
• High level of interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with patients and medical, nursing and professional staff to explain procedures and elicit cooperation.
• Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.
• Physical stamina necessary for frequent standing, walking, and lifting and positioning of patients.
• Excellent observational skills to judge changes in patient's condition and assess emergency situations.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards associated with the field of Respiratory Care in the hospital (e.g., OSHA, MIOSHA, CAP, JCAHO, NFPA, ATS, CLIA, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees