Title: Respiratory Therapist
Location: Onsite – Southfield, MI
Shift Hours • Nights 7p-7:30a
Schedule
2+ years experience as a respiratory therapist, Associate of Science Degree, Current ARRT or NBRC registration, current RT licensure, and BLS certification from AHA • Candidates that have neonatal intensive care experience would be a plus but it is not required • Candidates that have experience working in a Trauma Level 2 facility would be a plus but it is not required • OT billed after 48 hours
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist provides life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and medical gas therapies to patients. Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Unit patients while maintaining clinical expertise and providing high-quality patient care. Effectively communicates with patients, physicians, and healthcare team members and accurately documents all aspects of patient care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide respiratory care, life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and medical gas therapies to patients.
- Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for ICU and general practice patients.
- Assess patient respiratory needs and provide appropriate treatments according to established protocols.
- Maintain clinical expertise and provide respiratory therapy services across assigned business units.
- Communicate effectively with patients, physicians, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care needs.
- Accurately document all aspects of patient care and respiratory therapy services.
- Supervise, direct, and delegate responsibilities to Respiratory Therapists, orienting staff, externs, and students as assigned.
- Complete accurate patient billing and related documentation.
- Provide appropriate respiratory care during emergency and critical-care situations.
- Maintain compliance with departmental policies, clinical standards, and patient safety requirements.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate of Science degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- Registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Strong clinical, communication, documentation, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Neonatal respiratory care experience.
- Experience working in a Level II Trauma facility.
Required Certification & Licensure
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) registration.
- Current Michigan Respiratory Therapist license.
- BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
Working Conditions
Position may be based in a hospital or ambulatory/mobile imaging setting. Exposure to radiation, high-voltage equipment, and infectious diseases is possible with appropriate safety precautions. Position may require assisting with patient transfers and moving equipment.
Why work at OpTech?
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