Registered Respiratory Therapist - Midnight Shift

Overview Under the general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering critical life-support services, resuscitative care, diagnostic testing, and medical gas therapies to patients across Intensive Care Units (ICU) and General Practice Units. This role requires clinical proficiency, flexibility across departments, and excellent communication with patients, families, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Location:

Madison Heights. Shift: 6:30 am - 7:30 pm, e/o weekend. Eligible for Sign-On Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Provide direct patient care 100% of the time while on shift.
• Delegate appropriate tasks to support personnel with clear instructions and ongoing oversight.
• Participate actively in daily bedside rounds and multidisciplinary communications.
• Maintain high standards of care and adhere to departmental protocols and best practices.
• Demonstrate clinical competency in advanced respiratory procedures, including life support, monitoring, and diagnostics.
• Provide coverage across various inpatient departments as assigned.
• Stay informed of advancements in respiratory care through continuing education, in-services, professional associations, and conferences.
• Perform cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of respiratory equipment as needed.
• Accurately document patient interventions and outcomes in accordance with departmental standards and timelines.
• Uphold patient safety, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Education/Experience Required

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred, Associate of Science Degree, minimum.
• Recent graduate of a Respiratory Therapy program or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a tertiary hospital.

Certifications/Licenses Required

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• Newly graduated therapists will be allowed 90 days from graduation to complete NBRC registration and obtain Michigan license; if not obtained, may be terminated.
• Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in HFHS Customer Service Policy; must practice customer skills as provided through ongoing training and in-services.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Work in a patient care setting and blood-analysis laboratories with potential exposure to communicable disease.
• Wash, clean and disinfect soiled medical equipment.
• Work with pressurized piped-in and bottled medical gases.
• Correct lifting, moving and use of equipment to avoid injury.
• Must be able to constantly move, lift patients, assist with mobility of patients on hospital beds, and move heavy equipment.
• Limited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible.

Additional Information

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals
• Department:
  Respiratory Therapy 001
• Henry Ford Health
  
  Location:
  
  Henry Ford Madison Heights Hospital
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable

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