Respiratory Therapist - PRN Status, Variable shifts - Bronson Battle Creek

Job 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.
• 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.

Customer Service

Data gathered via observations, customer surveys, and other written and verbal feedback from customers.

Age Specific

Data gathered from observation and department record.

Extended Roles

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.

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.
• Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital wide organizational performance improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule

Variable shifts - Bronson Battle Creek

Cost Center

Respiratory Care (BBC)