Select Specialty Hospital - Downriver (Wyandotte)·Wyandotte, Michigan
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for evaluating patients and providing respiratory care to those with critical and complex medical conditions. Key duties include performing endotracheal tube procedures and counseling patients and their families.
Evaluating patients and recommending an appropriate treatment plan. Providing respiratory care to patients with critical and complex medical and surgical conditions. Performing insertion and removal of endotracheal tubes. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum requirements: Must possess "Active" CRT or RRT credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent. Proof of graduation required: college transcript/diploma (preferred) or high school transcript/diploma or GED. Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date. Current state licensure is required. ACLS is required upon hire. (Agency RT must have ACLS upon first shift)
One (1) year of related experience is preferred. Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Candidates must hold an active CRT or RRT credential, current state licensure, and BLS and ACLS certifications. A high school diploma or GED is required, and one year of related experience is preferred.
Market context
Michigan healthcare employers often seek respiratory therapists for hospital and acute-care coverage, and per diem night shifts can be especially competitive because they require credentialed clinicians who can step in with limited orientation. For this role, active CRT or RRT, Michigan licensure, BLS, ACLS, and related experience are the key filters; benefits include a 401(k) and sign-on bonus. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your certifications and night-shift availability before applying.
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