Respiratory Therapist PRN
Corewell Health·Watervliet, Michigan
Corewell Health·Watervliet, Michigan
Collaborate with a clinical team to diagnose, monitor, and treat patients with lung and breathing conditions across all age groups. Perform advanced respiratory evaluations, therapeutic interventions, and provide essential education to patients and their families.
About Corewell Health Lakeland Our mission at Corewell Health Lakeland is “to improve health, inspire hope and save lives.” We live this mission every day by providing compassionate care and encouraging wellness.
We encourage you and your family to be active, involved, and informed in your care.
We provide leading-edge medical services, highly specialized healthcare professionals, and quality care.
We’re a not-for-profit, community-owned health system, which includes three hospitals, an outpatient surgery center, long-term care, and hospice care through over 56 access points in Southwest Michigan.
The history of Lakeland dates back to the 1800s, when our hospitals first began meeting the needs of area residents.
Today, we are proud to continue that tradition of service to our neighbors in the community with safe, high-quality, compassionate care.
The newly added 22,000-square-foot facility in Niles, Michigan will have 43 exam rooms and will house both Southwestern Medical Primary Care, Niles and Spectrum Health Lakeland Ear, Nose, and Throat providers.
The $7.8 million project is expected to be completed and open to patients March 2023.
This facility is a continued investment in our Niles community and the health of those we serve.
It houses a range of coordinated health services from diagnostics to primary and specialty care, all in one place, allowing us to deliver care to a patient’s whole family, right in their community. https://lakelandcare.com/directory/facility/corewell-health-lakeland-hospitals-st-joseph-hospital Scope of Work As a Respiratory Therapist with Corewell Health, you can help patients breathe more easily and live life more comfortably.
You'll collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team to help diagnose, monitor, and treat conditions that affect the lungs and breathing in people of all ages.
Performs evaluation to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations and changes in accordance with policy and protocol guidelines.
Assesses effectiveness of treatment and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
Performs point of care testing as required.
Performs advanced evaluation, management and therapeutic procedures (interventions) for patients requiring respiratory assistance.
Assesses effectiveness of intervention and accurately documents according to department and legal/regulatory standards.
Completes and documents required education and competencies within designated timeframe.
Maintains competency in areas of accountability.
Accurate and timely completion of all necessary documentation and billing.
Facilitates a smooth transition for the patient to appropriate referral services / the next point of service / home and provides education to patients and families as it relates to respiratory issues.
Instructs and trains other respiratory care staff, nursing and other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and respiratory care services.
Required Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy Preferred Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Therapy 2 years of relevant experience pulmonary rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep medicine or equivalent clinical education Required LIC-Respiratory Therapist - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire required CRT-Respiratory Therapist Registry - NBRC National Board for Respiratory Care Upon Hire required CRT-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - AHA American Heart Association Regional Hospitals and NICU 90 Days required CRT-Adv Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - AHA American Heart Association Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab 90 Days required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days required
Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and a valid Michigan state license. Must hold or obtain NBRC certification, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications within specified timeframes.
Market context
Respiratory Therapist PRN roles in Michigan are often sought in hospitals and other acute-care settings where coverage needs can change quickly. Competition can be strongest for candidates who already hold a Michigan license and can move toward NBRN registry, BLS, ACLS, and NRP requirements on the employer’s timeline. Review the posted credential deadlines carefully and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time.