Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics/RRT Pediatrics - Contract

Position Overview

This position is primarily based in the Children's Hospital and supports:

• PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)
• Pediatric patients
• Adult ICU patients

Therapists may also provide respiratory care coverage on adult inpatient floors as needed.

Important: Candidate must be available for the full orientation week.

Interview Process: Leader interview required.

Schedule & Requirements

• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Must be willing to assist with patient transport when needed

Licensure & Certifications

Required

• Michigan Respiratory Therapist License
• RRT (NBRC)
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)
• NRP (AHA)

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience
• PICU experience
• Pediatric experience
• Adult ICU experience

Preferred

• NICU experience

First-time travelers accepted.

Facility & Department Information

• 440-bed hospital
• Assignments are based on an RVU (Relative Value Unit) system
• Average workload: 38 RVUs per Respiratory Therapist
• Night shift core staffing: 11 Respiratory Therapists
• Average patient load: Approximately 15 patients per day, depending on acuity
• ICU assignments typically carry lower patient volumes due to higher acuity levels