Registered Respiratory Therapist

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan 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.

Benefit 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:

• 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, healthcare C 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 C childcare, auto C home insurance.

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

Job Summary / Responsibilities

In collaboration with Respiratory Department Leadership or appropriate administrator, coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care Department at assigned site. Supports departmental, hospital and system initiatives. Serves as a representative for Respiratory Care on clinical hospital committees.

Works in collaboration with leadership to develop/implement staff in-services, coordinate quality improvement efforts, track quality improvement data as requested, and oversee all regulatory inspections / participate in regulatory surveys, as required.

Develops and implements new hire orientation program, including departmental policies and procedures. In collaboration with department leadership, develops and implements annual educational competency program for staff, and ensures staff meet the competency requirements.

May function as a technical consultant for blood gas laboratory. Completes department productivity and payroll reports, and reviews customer service surveys, as assigned. Coordinates staffing schedules and assignments. Delegates, oversees and guides staff in carrying out their respective duties.

Performs the duties of a Respiratory Therapist. Collaborates with other members of the health care team and family members in planning, implementing and evaluating patients' plan of care.

Administers and instructs in many phases of Respiratory Therapy including tracheotomy care and long-term ventilation in patient nursing units. Assists physicians in providing respiratory care including some phases of pulmonary functions, screening and blood gas analysis.

Provides respiratory education to nursing and other medical staff, as requested. Performs other duties as assigned and within scope of responsibility/credentials. Monitors activities to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations Joint Commission requirements, and DMC policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Associate's degree in a related technical or administrative discipline, or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Bachelor's degree in Science, Allied Health or Health Administration preferred.

2. Two to three years progressively more responsible Respiratory Care experience.

3. Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

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

5. BCLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred.

Skills Required

1. Analytical ability to gather and interpret data, to identify discrepancies, problems or issues, to obtain advice when precedents are unclear or unavailable and to determine methods for ensuring compliance with functional/organizational/service policies and procedures.

2. Communication and/or interpersonal skills for routine contacts with internal and some external customers/stakeholders to discuss primarily factual information. Some discretion and conflict resolution skills are exercised, primarily with people within the unit/function. Courtesy and listening skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend procedures and technical literature in specific functional area is necessary.

3. Project management skills including the ability to define program, project, or process objectives, identify stakeholders and their interests, plan steps, coordinate and allocate human, technological and fiscal resources to accomplish goals and objectives in a resourceful yet timely manner.

4. Leadership skills including demonstrated willingness to pursue leadership roles with increasing levels of accountability, comfort with decision-making responsibilities, coaching, teaching and counseling skills, and the ability to inspire and build confidence in others and to forge alliances and garner support.

5. Skills necessary to evaluate patient conditions and operate all Respiratory Care and Pulmonary Function equipment.

6. Skills necessary to calculate and regulate respiratory therapy modalities.

Facility Description

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan is one of the nation’s largest hospitals specializing in rehabilitation medicine and research. RIM is known for its clinical expertise in spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, amputee, orthopedics and catastrophic injury care.

The Institute houses the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and the Southeastern Michigan Traumatic Brain Injury System (SEMTBIS), one of only 16 federally designated model systems of care for brain injury care and research.

RIM also operates 31 outpatient sites throughout southeast Michigan specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics.

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