Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and medical gas therapy to patients.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Unit patients.
• Maintains clinical expertise for departmental assignments across various business units as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, co-workers, and other staff regarding patient care needs.
• Accurately documents all aspects of patient care and completes required patient billing information.
• Supervises, directs, and delegates responsibilities to Respiratory Therapists, orients, externs, and students as assigned.

Required Education:

• Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Preferred Education:
• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Required Certification & Licensure:

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current License – Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• BLS

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Unit Assignment:

• Adult ICU or Neonatal ICU (assigned to one unit).

Facility Size:

• 500-bed facility.

Interview: 

• In-person or phone (30 minutes).

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00