Respiratory Therapist - Full Time 72Hrs/Pp, 7a-7p - Bronson Battle Creek

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist supports the mission, vision and values of the hospital. They work in a safe and protective manner at all times, keeping safety and environmental hazards in mind. They provide patient's respiratory therapy and communicate findings to appropriate personnel. They evaluate and discuss conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly.

Responsibilities

• Supports providers, nursing, ancillary staff, respiratory therapy staff, patients and families.
• 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.
• Affirmative action statement: The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the competencies necessary to provide services appropriate to the age of the population served.
• Communicates ventilator recommendations to providers and nursing based on patient evaluation and blood gases.
• Checks that provider orders are complete and administers therapy accordingly.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and assists with "Code Blue", as necessary.
• Arrives at "Code Blue" in a timely manner. Performs appropriate life support according to BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS guidelines as per site specific responsibilities.
• 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 license is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) is required within 1 year of hire.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS and AAP-NRP 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.
• Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines.
• Regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., up to 50 pounds).
• Occasionally required to stoop, crouch or kneel, and move quickly to gather equipment and medication to respond to emergency situations.
• Maintains stability of artificial airways. Assure tube security and repositions endotracheal tubes according to policy.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Extensive experience in performing advanced respiratory care techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Respiratory Therapy
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Tracheostomy Care
• Emergency Response

Benefits

External Candidates Only: Up to $5,000.00 Retention Bonus

Pay

$28.00 - $32.00/hour

Schedule

72Hrs/Pp, 7a-7p - Bronson Battle Creek