Senior Respiratory Therapist Full Time Rotate at Tenet Healthcare

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Patient Care, ECMO, Hyperbaric Treatment, BCLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Leadership, Staff Coordination, Quality Improvement, Training, Problem Resolution, Interdepartmental Relationships, Equipment Rental, Scheduling, Critical Care, Pediatric Medicine

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

**Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience** Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine. Surgical services include general, thoracic, reconstructive and cardiovascular. Imaging technology designed specifically for children provides advanced diagnostic services including Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and MRI. The Children’s Hospital of Michigan Emergency Department is a verified Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and dedicated pediatric burn center. Experts in pediatric critical care, rehabilitation, and neonatal and perinatal medicine provide care for thousands of children every year at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Children’s Hospital of Michigan - Troy and six ambulatory sites. Job Summary 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. 1. Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent. 2. Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). 3.Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan. 4. One to three years of respiratory care experience. Previous leadership experience preferred. 5. Successful completion of ECMO training program, if applicable. 6. Hyperbaric training, if applicable. 7. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care while maintaining effective interdepartmental relationships. Monitor quality improvement activities, coordinate staffing and scheduling, and instruct employees and students in respiratory care procedures.