Respiratory Therapist - Full Time 72Hrs/Pp, 12-Hr Night Shift - Bronson Battle Creek *Up to $25,000 Sign On Bonus Available* on Bonus Available*

Location: BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Shift: 12 Hour Night ShiftTime Type: Full time

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 hireFor BLH and BSH only: Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (certificate, diploma, AS degree) and 5 years of experience. Bachelors preferred.

Principal Responsibilities: Supports the mission, vision and values of the hospital. Provides patient's respiratory therapy and communicates findings to appropriate personnel. Routinely evaluates blood gases (both invasive and non-invasive) in a logical and thorough manner. 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 all respiratory therapies (age-specific) in accordance with provider orders, protocols, or guidelines. Provides assistance 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. 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 departmental quality assurance and hospital wide organizational performance improvement initiatives.