Respiratory Therapy Graduate

Job Description

Respiratory Therapy Graduate | Corewell Health

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, located in Dearborn, MI. Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital operates a 632-bed major teaching and research facility, proudly serving Southeast Michigan residents since 1953 as a Level II trauma center and primary stroke center. The hospital is renowned for clinical excellence in fields like orthopedics, neurosciences, women’s health, heart and vascular, and cancer care, fostering an environment where this role contributes to advanced patient care. As a Respiratory Therapy Graduate, you will be instrumental in implementing and evaluating diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services, directly enhancing patients’ respiratory health and quality of life by collaborating with healthcare professionals and utilizing evidence-based practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time, 36 hours/week, Night shift (Midnight)
• Location: In-person, Dearborn, MI
• Team: Respiratory Care Department, reporting to a Supervisor and working under the supervision of an assigned preceptor.
• Mission: Implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to improve respiratory health and enhance the quality of life for patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary conditions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Services: Implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to support physicians in managing cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Education: Educate patients on their respiratory conditions and prescribed treatment plans.
• Support: Provide technical support for all equipment used in respiratory care practice.
• Patient Care: Support patients of all ages in recovering from acute and chronic illnesses to achieve a productive lifestyle.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy, suitable for early career graduates.
• Experience: Eligible for this position upon attainment of RRT NBRC status. Requires State of Michigan Respiratory Therapist licensure and NBRC CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry within 90 days of hire. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) is required upon hire.
• Skills: Ability to implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services; proficiency in educating patients on respiratory conditions and treatment plans; competency in providing technical support for all respiratory care equipment.