Respiratory Therapist - Full Time 72 Hrs/Pp, 12-Hour Day Shift - Bronson Battle Creek

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist - Full Time 72 Hrs/Pp, 12-Hour Day Shift at Bronson Battle Creek provides respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies under the supervision of the Respiratory Manager and/or Director. They also serve as a resource for knowledge regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Follows provider prescription and/or established policies and procedures to administer respiratory care to patients.
• Serves as a resource for knowledge regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.
• Evaluates objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner and discusses conclusions with providers and nurses.
• Communicates ventilator recommendations to providers and nursing based on patient evaluation and blood gases.
• Checks provider orders and administers therapy accordingly.
• Performs all respiratory therapies (age-specific) in accordance with provider orders, protocols, or guidelines.
• Explains therapy to the patient in understandable terms according to age/learning capabilities.
• Affords patient’s respiratory therapy and communicates findings to appropriate personnel.
• Assists with patient and family education along with other members of the healthcare team.
• Performs basic pulmonary function testing, EKG’s, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 monitoring and transcutaneous oximetry in accordance with outlined departmental policies and procedures.
• Assists with bedside bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations in accordance with outlined departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs naso-tracheal, endo-tracheal, tracheal suction and sample collections in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• May be responsible for assisting with ambulance transports within one facility to another.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (AS), Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) within 1 year of hire.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and AAP-NRP certifications within 1 year of date of hire.
• Ability to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must attend courses through AHA: BLS, ACLS, PALS and AAP-NRP to become certified per site requirements.
• Must have BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Skills

• Knowledge of advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining respiratory equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000.00 Retention Bonus for external candidates.

Pay

$28.00 - $32.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

12-Hour Day Shift, 36 weekly hours.