Local Contract Respiratory Therapist
Detroit, MI
Apidel Technologies
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Position: Respiratory Therapist
Speciality: State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist License
Duration: 13 Weeks of Contract to FTE
Location: Detroit, MI
Shift Timing: 6:30pm - 7:00am, every other weekend and holiday.
Required Skills:
• License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan
• Certification: BLS
• Education: Associate of Science Degree
• Technology: Cerner
• Responsibility: Adult ICU or Neo Natal ICU - Will work in one or the other unit.
• Facility size: 500 patients.
• Note: ICU workers with only long term care facility experience will not work.
Summary:
• Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy to patients.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
• Maintains clinical expertise for Departmental assignments at various business units throughout, as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed, regarding patient care needs.
• Adequately documents all aspects of patient care.
• Supervises, directs and delegates to Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory orients, externs and students, as assigned.
• Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.
Skills: Required Skills & Experience:
• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.