Respiratory Therapist Hr Night Shift - Bronson Battle Creek

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time 72

Hrs/Pp, 12-Hr Night Shift - Bronson Battle Creek

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Team Bronson is compassionate, resilient and strong. We are driven by positivity which inspires us to be our best and to go above and beyond for our patients, for one another, and for our community. If you’re ready for a rewarding new career, join Team Bronson and be part of the experience.

Location: BBC Bronson Battle Creek

Title: Respiratory Therapist – Full Time 72

Hrs/Pp, 12-Hr Night Shift – Bronson Battle Creek

Benefits And

Incentives:

• Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
• Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 available!

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 required.
• For anyone hired after 2004, Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) 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).

For BLM Only:

• Associate’s degree OR graduation from a hospital-based program and 5 years of experience.
• Bachelor’s preferred.

Work may include the operation of a personal computer up to 40 percent of the time, standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (up to 50 pounds) and assisting with heavier tasks such as lifting and moving patients. Occasionally required to stoop, crouch or kneel, and move quickly to gather equipment and medication to respond to emergency situations. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.

Customer Service: Demonstrates adherence to the standards as provided in the Bronson “Commitment to Customer Service”, including the Interaction Process which includes the Service Recovery “AAA Action Plan”. Data gathered via observations, customer surveys, and other written and verbal feedback.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Supports the mission, vision and values of the hospital.
• Works in a safe and protective manner at all times, mitigating safety and environmental hazards.
• Provides patient respiratory therapy and communicates findings to appropriate personnel.
• Evaluates objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner, discussing conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly.
• Routinely evaluates blood gases (both invasive and non-invasive) and discusses conclusions and suggests therapy changes based on ABG results.
• 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 respirations therapies (age-specific) in accordance with provider orders, protocols, or guidelines.
• Explains therapy to the patient in understandable terms according to age/learning capabilities.
• Assesses the patient’s response to therapy and makes recommendations to the provider accordingly or per protocol guidelines.
• Administers, assesses and titrates oxygen therapy.
• Assesses patient response and modifies therapy…