Respiratory Therapist-Senior

Senior Respiratory Therapist
Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan . If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary / Responsibilities
Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships to ensure optimal department operations and timely problem resolution. Assumes the duties of an in-charge therapist. Monitors CQI activities, makes daily assignments/work loads, coordinates staffing/scheduling, rents equipment as needed, and coordinates daily staff activities and code blue response activities. Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence. Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist within the education/training and experience levels required and as assigned. May monitor and provide care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, depending on the assigned hospital.

Qualifications

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent.

Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

One to three years of respiratory care experience. Previous leadership experience preferred.

Successful completion of ECMO training program, if applicable.

Hyperbaric training, if applicable.

BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

Job Details
Title: Senior Respiratory Therapist
Location: DMC Children’s Hospital of Michigan
Job Type: Full-time
Shift: Days
Job Number: View phone number on click.appcast.io

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