Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Rotating Shift

Respiratory Therapy Assistant - 36 Hours Rotating Shift

Apply now for the Respiratory Therapy Assistant – 36 Hours Rotating Shift role at Henry Ford Health.

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) plays a vital support role within the Respiratory Therapy department by assisting with equipment distribution, maintenance, and respiratory laboratory operations. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced clinical environment. The RTA works both independently and collaboratively, ensuring the highest standards of safety, service, and technical accuracy.

• Perform blood gas analysis (arterial, capillary, venous, cord, pleural fluid) following competency validation.
• Conduct daily maintenance, calibration, quality control, and troubleshooting of blood gas analyzers.
• Review lab request forms for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain all CAP laboratory competencies within required timelines.

• Distribute respiratory care supplies across patient care areas.
• Clean, disinfect, and reprocess equipment per infection control protocols.
• Test and assemble life‑support, monitoring, diagnostic, and therapy equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of equipment rooms.
• Prepare and set up ventilators after training and competency verification.

• Promote and maintain a safe environment in clinical and lab settings.
• Uphold patient privacy in compliance with HIPAA and HFHS standards.
• Follow all Henry Ford Health System policies, protocols, and assignments.
• Assist with onboarding and training of new staff; participate in continuing education and departmental in‑services.

• Exposure to communicable diseases in laboratory and patient care settings.
• Regular handling of medical gases (piped‑in and bottled).
• Frequent standing, walking, and lifting/moving heavy equipment across units.
• Work in areas with limited noise, minor temperature variations, and occasional dust exposure.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Life experience related to customer service, high volume/fast‑paced environment, laboratory and/or logistics preferred.

• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards, and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS Customer Service Policy.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Hospital – Detroit Main Campus
• Department:
  Whole Blood Laboratories
• Shift: Rotating
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

• Seniority Level: Associate
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care, Insurance, Wellness and Fitness Services

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