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Job Description
nLocation: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital
nSchedule: Contingent
nShift: Midnights
n** GENERAL SUMMARY: **
nUnder 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.
nYou will also supervise, guide, and delegate tasks to support staff such as Respiratory Therapists, orientees, externs, and students. Accurate documentation and billing are essential to this role.
n** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: **
nnConduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team.
nProvide direct patient care 100% of the time while on shift.
nDelegate appropriate tasks to support personnel with clear instructions and ongoing oversight.
nParticipate actively in daily bedside rounds and multidisciplinary communications.
nMaintain high standards of care and adhere to departmental protocols and best practices.
nDemonstrate clinical competency in advanced respiratory procedures, including life support, monitoring, and diagnostics.
nProvide coverage across various inpatient departments as assigned.
nStay informed of advancements in respiratory care through continuing education, in-services, professional associations, and conferences.
nPerform cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of respiratory equipment as needed.
nAccurately document patient interventions and outcomes in accordance with departmental standards and timelines.
nUphold patient safety, confidentiality, and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
n nnQualifications:
Qualifications
n** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: **
nnGraduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
nBachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred, Associate of Science Degree, minimum
nRecent graduate of a Respiratory Therapy school or two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.
n nCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
nnRegistration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
nCurrent License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan
nNewly graduated therapists will be allowed 90 days from the date of graduation to complete their registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care and to obtain a State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist License. If not obtained, will be terminated.
nMust meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS’ Customer Service Policy
nMust practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and in-services.
n n** PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS: **
nnWork performed in a patient care setting and blood-analysis laboratories with potential exposure to communicable disease.
nWash, clean and disinfect soiled medical equipment.
nWork with pressurized piped-in and bottled medical gases.
nIncorrect lifting, moving and use of equipment could result in personal, patient and/or equipment injury.
nMust be able to constantly move, lift patients, help push patients on hospital beds, and move heavy equipment across the Hospital.
nLimited noise, temperature fluctuation and dust are possible
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
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