Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

Job Location: Detroit, MI

Job Duration: 3 Months (possibility of extension)

Shift: 6:30pm - 7:00am, every other weekend and holiday

Interview: In-Person or Phone (30 minutes)

• Under general supervision of the Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, delivers life-support, resuscitation, monitoring and various medical gases therapy to patients.
• Performs invasive and non-invasive diagnostic procedures to Intensive Care and General Practice Units patients.
• Maintains clinical expertise for Departmental assignments at various business units throughout, as assigned.
• Communicates effectively with patients, co-workers, physicians and other system employees as needed, regarding patient care needs.
• Adequately documents all aspects of patient care.
• Supervises, directs and delegates to Respiratory Therapists, Respiratory Orienters, externs and students, as assigned.
• Completes necessary and accurate patient billing information.

• Associate of Science Degree, from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program.

• Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy preferred.

• Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
• BLS.

• Two years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Good communication skills, organization skills.

• Location: Detroit

• Start Date: 02/16/2026
• End Date: 05/15/2026
• Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
• Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
• Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00