Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

About Wayne Hospital

On September 23, 2025, Corewell Health Wayne Hospital proudly earned its first Magnet designation - the highest and most prestigious recognition a health care organization can receive for excellence in nursing and quality patient care. This honor, granted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is held by only 10% of hospitals nationwide. Corewell Health leads the state with the most hospitals achieving this elite status, underscoring our commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care.

In addition to this milestone, Wayne Hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a high-performing facility in treating congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, kidney failure, and providing maternal services. Serving the community since 1957, the hospital maintains long-standing partnerships with Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to address a wide range of public health and communicable disease concerns.

Our Respiratory Care Department provides comprehensive respiratory therapy services to patients of all ages. Our team of skilled respiratory therapists collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including advanced diagnostic testing, therapeutic interventions, and patient education. We utilize the latest technology and evidence-based practices to manage and treat a wide range of respiratory conditions, ensuring our patients receive the best possible outcomes. Join us in our mission to improve respiratory health and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

Scope of work

Oversight of the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care department. Depending on site location, this may include pulmonary function laboratories and/or pulmonary rehabilitation departments. Responsible for staffing, participation in the budget process, cost control, quality of care, coordination of students and staff development. Represents the department to administration, hospital staff and the community as assigned by the manager or designee. May assume manager responsibilities in their absence when required. Reports to the Manager of Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care from JRCRTE accredited institution Required.
• Bachelor's degree in healthcare or related field or equivalent combination of education, training, and years of experience Preferred.
• 2 - 3 years of relevant experience in a progressive leadership role (i.e.: process improvement activities, charge therapist, preceptor, senior therapist) Required.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist Registry Required.
• MI Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs) Required.
• AHA or ARC Basic Life Support (BLS) Required.

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.

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• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

• Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

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