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Detroit Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48228

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Detroit Medical Center Join Detroit Medical Center as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and work in a supportive, collaborative environment with advanced technology and cutting‑edge patient care. The position is located at DMC Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center.

Benefits

Up to $25,000 sign‑on bonus (based on relevant experience)

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Career development and continuing education opportunities

Health savings accounts, HSA & flexible spending accounts (healthcare & dependent)

Employee Assistance Program and Employee discount program

Optional voluntary benefits: pet, legal, accident & critical illness, long‑term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Eligibility may vary by location and employment status

Job Summary Under general supervision and in accordance with policies and procedures, the RRT provides respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care. Duties include therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures, diagnostic testing for patients with or at risk of cardiopulmonary abnormalities, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other health‑care team members to develop optimal care plans. The RRT performs patient assessments, evaluates therapy effectiveness, delegating activities when appropriate, instructs employees and students, and may serve as in‑charge therapist or preceptor.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory therapy services to patients across all care settings.

Perform patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.

Conduct therapeutic & rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for optimal cardiopulmonary care.

Delegate tasks to qualified team members when appropriate.

Instruct staff and students on respiratory procedures and evaluate competence.

Act as in‑charge therapist and preceptor as requested.

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program (Associate’s degree in Science, Allied Health or equivalent).

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC.

Minimum BCLS certification; ACLS preferred.

State of Michigan licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.

Vaccine Statement Tenet Healthcare requires full vaccination or an approved exemption. If vaccinated, proof must be provided before start date. Exemptions require regular testing per law.

EEO Statement Employment practices will not be influenced by race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless undue hardship. Tenet participates in the E‑Verify program.

Job Details

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Receiving Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift: Night

Seniority Level

Executive

Job Function

Health Care Provider

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