Respiratory Therapist Lakeland

Corewell Health is offering up to $25,000 as a Sign-On Bonus for this opportunity! (for External Candidates or newly graduating RT Students)

Corewell Health Lakeland’s mission is “to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.” We provide compassionate care and encourage wellness in the Southwest Michigan community through a not‑for‑profit health system that includes hospitals, surgery center, long‑term care, and hospice. Our new 22,000‑sq‑ft facility in Niles offers primary, specialty, and diagnostic services under one roof.

As a Respiratory Therapist with Corewell Health, you help patients breathe more easily and live comfortably. You collaborate with a skilled clinical team to diagnose, monitor, and treat respiratory conditions in all ages.

• Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards. Performs point of care testing as required.
• Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance. Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
• Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe. Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
• Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
• Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
• Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.

• Required Associate’s Degree Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree Respiratory Therapy
• 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education. Required.
• LIC-Respiratory Therapist -  (State of Michigan). Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care). Upon Hire required.
• CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU. 90 Days required.
• CRT-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab. 90 Days required.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association. 90 Days required.
• CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross. 90 Days required.
• Ideal candidate will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist or RRT.
• RT Students, CRTs, and/or RRTs may apply.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status.

Primary Location - SITE:
Watervliet Hospital, 400 Medical Park Dr, Watervliet

Department Name
:
Respiratory Therapy - Watervliet

Employment Type
:
Full time

Shift
:
Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours
: 36

Hours of Work
: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Days Worked
:
Variable

Weekend Frequency
:
Variable weekends

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:
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug‑free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on‑site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team…