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Children's Hospital of Michigan

Senior Respiratory Therapist Contingent Rotate

Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Overview

Senior Respiratory Therapist Contingent Rotate at Children\'s Hospital of Michigan. Under general supervision, provides respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care and acts as a professional member of the health care team. Maintains effective interdepartmental relationships to ensure optimal department operations and timely problem resolution. Assumes the duties of an in-charge therapist. May monitor CQI activities, assign daily work, coordinate staffing/scheduling, rent equipment as needed, and coordinate 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. Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care under established policies and procedures. Maintain effective interdepartmental relationships to ensure optimal department operations and timely problem resolution. Assume duties of an in-charge therapist; monitor CQI activities, daily assignments/workloads, staffing/scheduling, equipment rental, and code blue response activities. Instruct employees and students in the principles and practices of designated respiratory care procedures/tasks and evaluate their competence. Perform 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 hospital. Qualifications

Graduation from an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program. An associate degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent. 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. Job: Respiratory Therapy Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan Facility: DMC Children\'s Hospital of Michigan Job Type: PRN Shift Type: Rotating Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’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. Seniority level

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