Bronson Healthcare
Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Openings) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp - Bronson Battle
Bronson Healthcare, Battle Creek, Michigan, United States, 49014
Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Openings) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp - Bronson Battle Creek *Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available*
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Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Openings) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp - Bronson Battle Creek *Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available*
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Bronson Healthcare .
Love Where You Work! 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 - (Multiple Openings) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp - Bronson Battle Creek *Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available*
Benefits And Incentives
Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 available!
Position Details We have multiple openings for Full Time Respiratory Therapist at Bronson Battle Creek, 11a-11p and 7a-7p shifts.
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).
Associates degree OR Graduation from hospital-based program and 5 years of experience. Bachelors preferred.
Responsibilities Provides patient’s respiratory therapy and communicates findings to appropriate personnel. Evaluates objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner. Discusses conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly.
Routinely evaluates blood gases (both invasive and non-invasive) in a logical and thorough manner. Discusses conclusions and suggests therapy changes based on ABG results.
Communicates ventilator recommendations to providers and nursing based on patient evaluation and blood gases.
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.
Assesses the patient’s response to therapy and makes recommendations to the provider accordingly or according to protocol guidelines if appropriate.
Administers, assesses and titrates oxygen therapy.
Assesses patient response and modifies therapy according to respiratory protocols.
Notifies Manager, nursing personnel and providers of any adverse patient reactions.
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 provider or performs (if competency complete) with tracheal intubation.
Routinely maintains artificial airways (endotracheal tube and tracheostomy tubes) in accordance with department policy (i.e. suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes).
Maintains stability of artificial airways. Assure tube security and repositions endotracheal tubes according to policy.
Is able to appropriately utilize infant and pediatric resuscitation equipment in emergency situations, including PEEP adaptions and pop-off valves.
Additional Duties 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. 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. 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.
Shift Variable
Time Type Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Cost Center 4700 Respiratory Care (BBC)
Agency Use Policy Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
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Respiratory Therapist - (Multiple Openings) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp - Bronson Battle Creek *Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available*
role at
Bronson Healthcare .
Love Where You Work! 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 - (Multiple Openings) Full Time 72Hrs/Pp - Bronson Battle Creek *Up to $10K Sign on Bonus Available*
Benefits And Incentives
Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 available!
Position Details We have multiple openings for Full Time Respiratory Therapist at Bronson Battle Creek, 11a-11p and 7a-7p shifts.
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).
Associates degree OR Graduation from hospital-based program and 5 years of experience. Bachelors preferred.
Responsibilities Provides patient’s respiratory therapy and communicates findings to appropriate personnel. Evaluates objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner. Discusses conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly.
Routinely evaluates blood gases (both invasive and non-invasive) in a logical and thorough manner. Discusses conclusions and suggests therapy changes based on ABG results.
Communicates ventilator recommendations to providers and nursing based on patient evaluation and blood gases.
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.
Assesses the patient’s response to therapy and makes recommendations to the provider accordingly or according to protocol guidelines if appropriate.
Administers, assesses and titrates oxygen therapy.
Assesses patient response and modifies therapy according to respiratory protocols.
Notifies Manager, nursing personnel and providers of any adverse patient reactions.
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 provider or performs (if competency complete) with tracheal intubation.
Routinely maintains artificial airways (endotracheal tube and tracheostomy tubes) in accordance with department policy (i.e. suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes).
Maintains stability of artificial airways. Assure tube security and repositions endotracheal tubes according to policy.
Is able to appropriately utilize infant and pediatric resuscitation equipment in emergency situations, including PEEP adaptions and pop-off valves.
Additional Duties 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. 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. 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.
Shift Variable
Time Type Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Cost Center 4700 Respiratory Care (BBC)
Agency Use Policy Bronson Healthcare Group and its affiliates (“Bronson”) strictly prohibit the acceptance of unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies ("Recruiters") in response to job postings or word of mouth. Unsolicited resumes sent to any employee of Bronson by Recruiters, without both a valid written agreement with Bronson and a direct written request from the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a specific job position, will be considered the property of Bronson. Furthermore, no fees will be owed or paid to Recruiters who submit resumes for unsolicited candidates, even if those candidates are hired. This policy applies regardless of whether the Recruiter has a pre-existing agreement with Bronson. Only candidates submitted through a specific written agreement with the Bronson Talent Acquisition Department for a named position are eligible for fee consideration.
Please take a moment to watch a brief video highlighting employment with Bronson!
#J-18808-Ljbffr