Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full-time Night Shift

Company: Saint Joseph Mercy Health System
Location: Livonia
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Night ShiftDescription:Same as aboveAn opportunity to join our Remarkable Care Team as aRespiratory Therapist in theRespiratory CareDepartment awaits YOU!!!!St. Joseph Mercy Health System (SJMHS) is one of the nation's top healthcare service providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 5 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.Saint Joseph Mercy Health System is part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation, serving communities in 21 states with 86 hospitals, 128 continuing care facilities and home health and hospice programs.St. Mary Mercy Hospital is a beautiful full-service, 304-bed acute care hospital, located in Livonia, MI, that provides comprehensive care, including a 24-hour emergency department, general medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, intensive care unit, cancer, cardiology, geriatrics and birthing and women's health. Through several major expansions in the hospital, programs and services, St. Mary Mercy continues to offer the latest in quality health and medical services. St. Mary Mercy has received numerous awards recognizing excellence in clinical outcomes, patient safety, financial performance and efficiency.SUMMARY:The Respiratory Therapistrenders professional respiratory care to patients within an assigned unit or floor within the hospital, in support of medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and policies of the hospital. Orients patients to their treatments and develops measurable respiratory goals for each patient at their level of growth/development/age group and understanding. Assess, administers, monitors, evaluates aerosolized medication treatments to patients.REQUIREMENTS:Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program required.Registered Respiratory Therapist required. Current Michigan Respiratory Therapist License required. BLS and ACLS required. Previous Respiratory experience preferred. Why St. Joseph Mercy Health System?*Competitive Salaries and Shift Differentials*Rich Benefits package which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time off, Retirement Saving Plan with employer contribution option, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.* Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout Trinity Health in 21 different states!!Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

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