Tenet Healthcare·Detroit, Michigan
Administers respiratory care, medical gases, and aerosolized drugs under the supervision of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Responsible for operating respiratory equipment, performing blood gas analysis, and assisting in the development of patient care plans.
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status Job Summary Administers respiratory care under the direct supervision of Licensed Respiratory Therapist. Administers prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients and uses oxygen mixtures in conjunction with therapeutic respiratory therapy equipment. Performs blood gas analysis and maintenance on analyzers and provides/monitors routine oxygen therapy. Operates, calibrates, processes and maintains respiratory equipment. Sets up and administers therapeutic treatments. Performs patient care rounds, and interacts with the Respiratory Case Manager and/or Senior Respiratory Therapist in the development of the patients respiratory care plan. Performs patient transports. Educates patient, as needed, regarding the use of equipment.
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Successful completion of one year of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program.
OR High School diploma/GED with OJT for minimum of ten years.
OR Associates degree in science.
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BLS certification required.
Facility Description 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.
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Requires completion of an AMA/CoARC approved Respiratory Care program, an associate degree in science, or a high school diploma with at least ten years of on-the-job training. BLS certification is mandatory.
Market context
Respiratory Care Associate positions in Michigan are typically tied to ongoing demand in hospitals and other acute care settings, where respiratory support is a core part of patient care. Competition often centers on candidates with an AMA/CoARC-approved program, an associate degree in science, or extensive on-the-job training, plus current BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm any state-specific licensing or facility expectations before applying.