Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist- Reg - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist- Reg

About the Department

Join our Intensive Care Units within Henry Ford Health, a high-acuity hub serving Macomb County's fast-growing communities. Located near Lake St. Clair's beaches and marinas, Macomb offers suburban comfort with quick access to Detroit, providing an easy commute and a great home base for building both a career and a life. Our team delivers critical care, including life-support, resuscitation, and medical gases therapy, to patients in need.

Role Overview

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide essential life-support and respiratory care primarily to critical care patients in the Intensive Care Units. Your expertise in invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures will directly impact patient outcomes, ensuring they receive the highest level of care. This role is vital in supporting physicians, patients, and their families during critical moments.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Deliver life-support, resuscitation, and medical gases therapy to critical care patients.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
• Maintain clinical expertise across various business units within HFHS.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and physicians regarding patient care needs.
• Document all aspects of patient care accurately and completely.
• Supervise, direct, and delegate tasks to respiratory orienteers, externs, and students.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.
• Associate of Science Degree, minimum.
• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan (new graduates have 90 days to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy.
• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience in a Tertiary Hospital.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a community that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our dedicated team at Henry Ford Health!

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