Registered Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Openings) ACC/PICU or Children's Hospital, Nights 7p-7a Full Time 72hr/pp - Bronson Methodist Hospital *Up to $25K Sign On Bonus Available*

Position Summary

Routinely functions in patient care areas of the hospital. The respiratory therapist follows the provider prescription and/or established policies and procedures, initiates and administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies. Serves as a resource of knowledge to providers, nurses and other hospital team members regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (AS), Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan license is required.
• For anyone hired after 2004, Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) is required within 1 year of hire.
• Must attend courses through AHA: BLS, ACLS, PALS and AAP-NRP to become certified per site requirements.
• All sites require BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS, PALS and NRP (site specific certifications are required within 1 year of date of hire)
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (certificate, diploma, AS degree) and 5 years of experience. Bachelors preferred.

Customer Service

Demonstrates adherence to the standards as provided in the Bronson “Commitment to Customer Service”, i.e., Commitment Statements, Quality Service Standards and the Interaction Process which includes the Service Recovery “AAA Action Plan”. Data gathered via observations, customer surveys, and other written and verbal feedback from customers.

Age Specific (Direct patient care jobs only.)

The employee must be able to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served. Data gathered from observation and department record.

Extended Roles

This itemizes extended roles (if any) the employee performs, i.e., charge, preceptor, etc. For each advanced role, a separate competency list is required.

Professional Growth

Participates in a program of self-development and continuous education. This is for all employee mandatory in-services, other in-services , educational activities, and community service as re

Nature and Scope

This position interacts with providers, nursing, ancillary staff, respiratory therapy staff, patients and families.

Standards of Professional Performance

• Accurately communicates patient diagnosis and therapy at change of shift reports.
• Accurately charges patients for all therapies performed.
• Takes an active role in the supervision and instruction of Respiratory Care students.
• Completes the required preceptor course.
• Works with students to develop their clinical skills.
• Works in response to fluctuations in patient census and relative value units.
• Works overtime when necessary.
• Changes shift hours for department needs.
• Maintains and cleans respiratory equipment for readiness and supply availability.
• Orients and instructs others (new department personnel, nursing, students and respiratory personnel) in Respiratory Care procedures as required.
• Attends in-services and on-line learning and is compliant with minimal working requirements and education without prompting from manager.
• Participates in department and hospital-wide organizational process improvement activities.
• Performs and assumes personal responsibility for related duties as required and/or assigned per site specific

Shift

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Cost Center

4700 Respiratory Care (BMH)