Respiratory Therapist (ICU & General Practice)
Detroit, MI
HonorVet Technologies
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Detroit, MI
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours (06:30 – 19:00); every other weekend and holidays required

Job Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care services including life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and medical gas therapy

• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures

• Deliver care to patients in Adult ICU or Neonatal ICU settings (assigned to one unit)

• Monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust treatment plans as appropriate

• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, patients, and interdisciplinary team members

• Accurately document all aspects of patient care and complete billing documentation

• Maintain clinical competency and support departmental assignments as needed

• Supervise, direct, and assist respiratory therapy staff, students, and externs when assigned

• Utilize electronic medical records for documentation and workflow

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience

• Associate of Science degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the National Board for Respiratory Care

• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of Michigan

• BLS certification

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Experience in acute care ICU settings (adult or neonatal); long-term care–only experience not accepted

• Ability to work scheduled weekends and holidays

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Prior ICU experience in a high-acuity hospital environment

• Familiarity with electronic charting systems (Cerner experience preferred)