Respiratory Therapist
Detroit, MI
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Contract Length: 23 weeks

Job Summary

• Deliver life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and various medical gas therapies to patients.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures in Intensive Care and General Practice Units.
• Maintain clinical expertise across various business units as assigned.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other staff regarding patient care needs.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately.
• Supervise, direct, and delegate tasks to Respiratory Therapists, orientees, externs, and students as assigned.
• Complete necessary and accurate patient billing information.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Education: Associate of Science Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Licensure & Certification:

  • Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan.
  • Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.