Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Openings) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp, Day Shift - Bronson Battle Creek *Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available*

Respiratory Therapist

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Location: BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Cost Center: 4700 Respiratory Care (BBC)

Position Summary: Under general supervision from the Respiratory manager and/or Director, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization. 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.

Principal Responsibilities Include: Supporting the mission, vision and values of the hospital. Providing patient's respiratory therapy and communicating findings to appropriate personnel. Routinely evaluating blood gases (both invasive and non-invasive) in a logical and thorough manner. Discussing conclusions and suggesting therapy changes based on ABG results. Communicating ventilator recommendations to providers and nursing based on patient evaluation and blood gases. Checking that provider orders are complete and administering therapy accordingly. Performing all respiratory therapies (age-specific) in accordance with provider orders, protocols, or guidelines. Providing assistance with patient and family education along with other members of the healthcare team. Performing 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. Assisting with bedside bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations in accordance with outlined departmental policies and procedures. Performing naso-tracheal, endo-tracheal, tracheal suction and sample collections in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. Must be able to assist with patient transport via walking, wheelchair, gurney, or crib for safe delivery of continuum of care. May be responsible for assisting with ambulance transports within one facility to another. Accurately communicating patient diagnosis and therapy at change of shift reports. Accurately charging patients for all therapies performed. Taking an active role in the supervision and instruction of Respiratory Care students. Completing the required preceptor course. Working in response to fluctuations in patient census and relative value units. Working overtime when necessary. Changing shift hours for department needs. Maintaining and cleaning respiratory equipment for readiness and supply availability. Orienting and instructing others (new department personnel, nursing, students and respiratory personnel) in Respiratory Care procedures as required. Attending in-services and on-line learning and being compliant with minimal working requirements and education without prompting from manager. Participating in department and hospital-wide organizational process improvement activities. Performing and assuming personal responsibility for related duties as required and/or assigned per site specific. Actively participating in departmental quality assurance and hospital wide organizational performance improvement initiatives.