Respiratory Care Therapist I, Nights

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Location: Southfield, MI 48075

Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Schedule: 3x12-Hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Hours per Week: 36 Hours

Guaranteed Hours: Dependent on facility requirements

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, the Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides life-support, resuscitation, monitoring, and medical gas therapy to patients. The role includes performing invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures for patients in Intensive Care and General Practice units. The therapist will communicate effectively with patients, physicians, and healthcare staff, accurately document patient care, and complete required billing information. May supervise and provide guidance to respiratory staff, students, and externs as assigned.

Responsibilities:

Deliver respiratory therapy treatments and life-support care

Perform invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures

Monitor and assess patients in ICU and general units

Maintain accurate documentation and billing records

Communicate patient care updates with the healthcare team

Supervise and support respiratory staff and students when assigned

Required Experience:

~ Minimum 2+ years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience

Education Requirements:

Associate of Science Degree from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Required Certifications & Licensure:

Registration with the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Current Respiratory Therapist License - State of Michigan

BLS certification (AHA required)

Preferred Experience:

Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU) experience

Experience in a Level 2 Trauma facility