Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN variable 12 hr shifts - BMH

Bronson Battle Creek • Kalamazoo, MI

75d

About The Position

Under general supervision from the Respiratory manager and/or Director, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization, the Registered Respiratory Therapist 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. This role serves as a resource of knowledge to providers, nurses, and other hospital team members regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy (AS), Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) required within 1 year of hire for anyone hired after 2004.
• 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) required within 1 year of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from hospital-based program and 5 years of experience for BLH only.
• Bachelor's degree 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) 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 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.
• Administers, assesses and titrates oxygen therapy.
• Notifies Manager, nursing personnel and providers of any adverse patient reactions.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation and assists with 'Code Blue', as necessary.
• Maintains artificial airways in accordance with department policy.
• 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.
• Assists with bedside bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations.
• Must be able to assist with patient transport for safe delivery of continuum of care.
• 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.
• Maintains and cleans respiratory equipment for readiness and supply availability.
• Participates in department and hospital-wide organizational process improvement activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees