Senior Respiratory Therapist Part Time Days at Tenet Healthcare

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Pediatric Critical Care, Neonatal Medicine, Perinatal Medicine, ECMO, Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment, Staff Coordination, Scheduling, CQI Activities, Code Blue Response, Patient Monitoring, Equipment Rental, Staff Instruction, Competency Evaluation, BCLS Certification, ACLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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

The Senior Respiratory Therapist acts as a professional healthcare team member, providing respiratory therapy services across the continuum of care under general supervision. This role also involves assuming in-charge duties, monitoring quality improvement activities, coordinating daily assignments, scheduling, and instructing/evaluating staff and students.