Coordinator Respiratory Therapy - 36hr - Night Shift
Henry Ford Health
- Location
- Onsite (Detroit, MI)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Henry Ford Health is a leading academic health system in Michigan seeking a Coordinator for Respiratory Therapy to lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with ICU and Emergency departments. The role focuses on team leadership, quality assurance, and resource management within a comprehensive care network.
Skills
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Company Description
At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.
Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.
Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.
Job Description
Under supervision, acts as a team lead for Respiratory Therapist staff in all areas of HFHS, where Respiratory Therapy staff are assigned. Responsible for developing daily work assignments and adjusting these work assignments as necessary, to meet the needs of all Respiratory Therapy patients, assuring that all care is given according to all Departmental, Institutional and Regulatory standards, policies and procedures. Acts as liaison to inpatient Intensive Care Units and Emergency department representing respiratory therapy in unit collaborative. Monitors quality assurance and patient risk management issues, assuring that proper personnel procedures are followed. Monitors attendance, productivity and utilization of labor, supplies and services in a fiscally prudent manner. Acts as liaison to Medical, Nursing and Administrative leadership in assigned areas. Assists with policy and procedure design and implementation, and assists in providing education and development opportunities for the staff.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program with Associate Degree required. Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy, preferred.
Three to five (3-5) years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care
Current License - Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan