Grad Respiratory Therapist

About the role

DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital 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. DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is DMC’s largest hospital, offering a comprehensive heart center, cancer care, gerontology, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and cosmetic services. Sinai-Grace’s joint replacement program features a revolutionary minimally invasive knee and hip replacement surgery that attracts patients from all over the country. Sinai-Grace operates more than 21 outpatient care sites and ambulatory surgery centers throughout Wayne and Oakland Counties and is one of 10 hospitals in the nation to be awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant to help set the standards of cardiac care for hospitals and physicians throughout the nation.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of a registered respiratory therapist and according to established policies and procedures, act as a professional member of the health care team by providing respiratory therapy services throughout the continuum of care.
• In collaboration with the registered respiratory therapist, provide therapeutic and rehabilitative procedures and diagnostic tests for uncomplicated patients with, or at risk of, abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team to assist with developing optimal cardiopulmonary care plans for patients.
• Perform assessments for uncomplicated patients and evaluate the appropriateness and effectiveness of therapy.

Requirements

• Must obtain licensure to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan within five months.
• Timeframe for candidate in this role: a maximum of five months to acquire licensure.