Senior Respiratory Therapist Full Time Rotate

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.

• 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.
• Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships to ensure optimal department operations and timely problem resolution.
• Assumes the duties of an in-charge therapist.
• Monitors CQI activities, makes daily assignments/work loads, coordinates staffing/scheduling, rents equipment as needed, and coordinates daily staff activities and code blue response activities.
• Instructs employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluates their competence.
• Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist within the education/training and experience levels required and as assigned.
• May monitor and provide care to patients receiving ECMO or hyperbaric chamber treatment, depending on the assigned hospital.

• Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
• Registration (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• One to three years of respiratory care experience.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Successful completion of ECMO training program, if applicable.
• Hyperbaric training, if applicable.
• BCLS certification required.
• ACLS certification preferred.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Sign on Bonus

Children’s Hospital of Michigan is an international leader in pediatric and adolescent medicine.