Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Westland, MI

Respiratory Therapist - Home Care works in a home care environment and assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Respiratory Therapist - Home Care treats patients with pressure breathing, mechanical ventilation, positive pressure breathing, humidity/medicated aerosol therapy, medical gas administration, pulmonary drainage procedures, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is an impairment. Additionally, Respiratory Therapist - Home Care operates oxygen and other therapeutic gas and mist equipment. Requires a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Requires an associate's degree. Typically reports to a manager. Respiratory Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist Registered
  • McLaren Health Care Corporation
  • Pontiac, MI OTHER
  • Position Summary: Provides respiratory care services to patients who require emergency care, intensive care, therapeutic treatment, invasive and non-invasive monitoring, diagnostic testing and patient education for pulmonary and cardiopulmonary disorders. Monitors and maintains equipment and participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    1. Interviews, examines and assesses patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders.

    2. Consults with physicians to develop patient treatment plans. Creates therapy programs for patients based on the instructions of physicians and assessment findings.

    3. Performs diagnostic tests such as measuring lung capacity, takes blood samples and uses a blood gas analyzer to test oxygen and carbon dioxide levels.

    4. Treats patients using a variety of methods, including chest physiotherapy, aerosol medications and non-invasive methods such as CPAP and BIPAP therapies. May connect, monitor, and treat patients who cannot breathe on their own to ventilators.

    5. Monitors and records the progress of treatment.

    6. Instructs and monitors respiratory therapy interns during clinical rotations throughout hospital.

    7. Teaches patients how to use treatments.

    8. Operates and maintains respiratory equipment. Assists in the review and evaluation of equipment and supplies.

    9. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. May develop and conduct in-service training programs.

    10. Participates in departmental quality assurance and improvement program. Assists in the review and/or development of departmental policies and procedures in order to improve work processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and reduce waste and expenses.

    11. Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, and forms and records in paper and electronic formats.

    12. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

      Qualifications:

      Required:

      • Associate degree in a Respiratory Therapist Educational Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

      · Current state licensure as a respiratory therapist.

      · Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the NBRC.

      • BLS certification.

      Preferred:

      · Bachelor's degree.



      Additional Information
      • Schedule: Per Diem
      • Requisition ID: 24000274
      • Daily Work Times: 0600-1830, 1800-0630
      • Hours Per Pay Period: 0
      • On Call: No
      • Weekends: Yes
    • 22 Days Ago

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    Licensed Physical Therapist - Home Health Care
    • Home Care Wellness LLC
    • Detroit, MI FULL_TIME
    • Licensed Physical Therapist - Home Health Care in Detroit, MI Seeking skilled Physical Therapists in Detroit, MI, US, specializing in aiding patients in regaining physical abilities, improving mobilit...
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    Occupational Therapist with Home Health Care experience
    • AMBER HOME HEALTH CARE
    • Southfield, MI PART_TIME
    • Benefits/Perks Competitive Compensation Great Work Environment Job Summary We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Warren and Ann Arbor area! An Occupational Therapist (OT) admini...
    • 7 Days Ago

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    Physical Therapist for Home Health
    • National Home Care LLC
    • Redford, MI FULL_TIME
    • A certified home health physical therapist in national home care is responsible for providing specialized physical therapy services to patients within their homes. As a certified therapist, you have s...
    • 14 Days Ago

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    Physical Therapist Home Care
    • home aide llc
    • Livonia, MI PART_TIME
    • Qualifications Physical Therapist current license in the state of Michigan Valid driver's license and current auto insurance Current CPR certification Must be familiar with Medicare guidelines and reg...
    • 3 Days Ago

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    Home Care Occupational Therapist - UHHS
    • United Home Health Services
    • Garden, MI OTHER
    • Overview: At United Home Health Services, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. Affiliated with Garden City Hospital, United Home H...
    • 7 Days Ago

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    0 Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs found in Westland, MI area

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    Respiratory Therapist
    • Trinity Health
    • Plymouth, MI
    • Employment Type: Part timeShift: Description: Employment Type: PRN (as needed) Shift (Fixed): PRN coverage for Days or N...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Licensed Respiratory Therapist
    • Trinity Health
    • Pontiac, MI
    • Employment Type: Full timeShift: Night Shift Description: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-time, 36 hours Night S...
    • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,226 per week
    • TRS Healthcare
    • Southfield, MI
    • Next Move Inc is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Southfield, Michigan. Job Description & Requ...
    • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Registered Respiratory Therapist
    • Trinity Health
    • Livonia, MI
    • Employment Type: Part timeShift: Night Shift Description: Same as above An Opportunity to Join our Remarkable Care Team ...
    • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Certified Respiratory Therapist
    • Med Travelers
    • Commerce Township, MI
    • Job Details Respiratory Therapist needed for a 13 week assignment starting 4/15! Requirements Adult, PEDS, NICU exp Acti...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Registered Respiratory Therapist
    • Med Travelers
    • Commerce Township, MI
    • Job Details Respiratory Therapist needed for a 13 week assignment starting 4/15! Requirements Adult, PEDS, NICU exp Acti...
    • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Respiratory Therapist
    • Corewell Health
    • Troy, MI
    • Troy - Full time, 36 hours per week, midnight shift, $10,000 sign on bonus! Job Summary Under minimal direction, the Reg...
    • 3/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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    Respiratory Therapist Registered
    • Corewell Health
    • Wayne, MI
    • Wayne - Full time, 36 hours per week, rotating shift, $10,000 sign on bonus! Job Summary Under minimal direction, the Re...
    • 2/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

    Westland is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located about 16 miles (26 km) west of downtown Detroit. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 84,094. It is the 10th largest city and 12th largest municipality in Michigan. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 20.45 square miles (52.97 km2), of which 20.43 square miles (52.91 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water....
    Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
    Income Estimation for Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs
    $53,918 to $61,825
    Westland, Michigan area prices
    were up 1.2% from a year ago

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