Respiratory Therapist

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Southfield, MI 48075
Duration: 3 Months+ contract (Possible Extension)
 
Schedule Notes: 12-hour shift – 7 pm -7:30 am
 
Job Summary:

• Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, it 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, assigned. Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.

 
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:

• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.

 
Schedule:
Schedule Notes:  **MUST have certification RRT**
• Team player
• Preferred candidate have NICU experience
• Must be registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care
• Current license – Respiratory Therapist State of Michigan
• BLS
• Patients o If working ICU could have possibly 6 beds (can vary) o If working in treatment 1 to 20 patients (can vary)
• Schedule o 3 days a week o 12hour shift – 7 pm 7:30 am
 
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Hours Per Day: 12.00
Days Per Week: 3.00