Emily Rukkila

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Accs · Michigan Medicine

respiratory therapist Detroit

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
12 years
since Sep 2014
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist-AccsCurrent
Michigan Medicine
Since Sep 2014 · 12 years · Detroit

Education

Colorado State University College of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2019 – 2020
The University of Toledo
Bachelor of Science - BS
2012 – 2014

Skills

Ventilation Medication Administration Nitric Oxide Patient Assessment Respiratory Therapy Leadership Advanced Cardiac Life Support Basic Life Support Direct Patient Care Emergency Medicine Ventilators Patient Care Business Administration Patient Centered Care Advanced Ventilator Management Critical Thinking

About Michigan Medicine

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$10M to <$50M
Office Location
Detroit, MI

Professional Overview

Emily Rukkila is a Registered Respiratory Therapist-Accs, currently affiliated with Michigan Medicine, based in Detroit. As a respiratory therapist, Rukkila contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Detroit. They have been with Michigan Medicine for 12 years. Rukkila holds academic credentials, including Master of Business Administration - MBA and Bachelor of Science - BS, from Colorado State University College of Business and The University of Toledo. Core competencies include Ventilation, Medication Administration, Nitric Oxide, Patient Assessment, Respiratory Therapy. Michigan Medicine operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit respiratory therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to respiratory therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 22,187 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the respiratory therapist specialty. Emily Rukkila is one of them.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Emily Rukkila located?

Emily Rukkila is based in Detroit. They are currently affiliated with Michigan Medicine.

What is Emily Rukkila's specialty?

Emily Rukkila specializes in respiratory therapist. Their current role is Registered Respiratory Therapist-Accs.

Where does Emily Rukkila currently work?

Emily Rukkila currently works at Michigan Medicine. They have been there for 12 years.

What is Emily Rukkila's educational background?

Emily Rukkila attended Colorado State University College of Business and The University of Toledo.

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What is the average salary for a respiratory therapist in the United States?

respiratory therapists in the United States typically earn $55,000 to $95,000 annually, with a median of $71,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.