Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

**Up to $25,000 Sign on Bonus, based on relevant experience**

DMC Receiving Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our

team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Benefits Statement

At Tenet Healthcare, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:  #CD#

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

• Generous paid time off (PTO)  #CD#

• Career development and continuing education opportunities  #CD#

• Health savings accounts, healthcare CD# dependent flexible spending accounts

• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program

• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder CD# childcare, auto CD# home insurance. #CD#

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, acts as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. Provides therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to develop optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients. Performs patient assessments, evaluates the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy, and determines which respiratory care activities can be delegated to other care team members. Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence. May function as an in-charge therapist and preceptor, as requested. #CD#

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. Associates degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

2. Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

3. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

4. Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.

Vaccine Statement

Tenet Healthcare/TPR complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

EEO Statement

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other 13 legally protected status. #CD#

Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. #CD#

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Job: Respiratory Services Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Harper University/Hutzel Women's Hospital Job Type: Full Time Shift Type: Night Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

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Worksite address

detroit, MI, 48228, US

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