Respiratory Therapist
Detroit, Michigan
Henry Ford St. John Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Detroit, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and various medical gases therapy to patients.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
• Maintain clinical expertise across various departmental assignments.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians, and other system employees regarding patient care needs.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately.
• Supervise, direct, and delegate tasks to Respiratory Therapists, respiratory orients, 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:

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.