Job description

$10,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

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: Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - Bronson Battle Creek *$5,000 - $10,000 Sign On Bonus Available*

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (AS), Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Current Respiratory Therapist License in the State of Michigan required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credentials (RRT) required
• Must obtain BLS Certification within three months of hire
• Must obtain ACLS, PALS and AAP-NRP Certifications within one year of hire

Benefits and Incentives

• Day 1 benefits, competitive pay, advancement opportunities and more!
• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 available!

Job Description and Responsibilities

As a Bronson Respiratory Therapist, you will work alongside the medical team, providing patient’s with respiratory therapy. Some of your responsibilities may include:

• Evaluate patient’s breathing and blood gasses, then make ventilator recommendations to providers and nursing staff
• Check that provider orders are complete and administers therapy accordingly
• Perform all respiratory therapies in accordance with provider orders, protocols, or guidelines
• Explain therapy to the patient in understandable terms, according to age/learning capabilities
• Assess the patient’s response to therapy and makes recommendations to the provider accordingly or according to protocol guidelines if appropriate
• Administer, assess and titrate oxygen therapy
• Assess patient response and modify therapy according to respiratory protocols
• Notify manager, nursing personnel and providers of any adverse patient reactions
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and assist with “Code Blue”, as necessary
• Arrive at “Code Blue” in a timely manner. Perform appropriate life support according to BLS, ACLS, NRP and PALS guidelines
• Assist provider (if competency complete) with tracheal intubation
• Routinely maintain artificial airways (endotracheal tube and tracheostomy tubes) in accordance with department policy (i.e. suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes)
• Maintain 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

• Evaluate objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner. Discuss conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly
• Provide assistance with patient and family education, along with other members of the healthcare team
• Perform 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
• Assist with bedside bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations in accordance with outlined departmental policies and procedures
• Perform nasotracheal, endotracheal, 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

Working Requirements

• Basic computer skills required
• Must have the ability to read and interpret data from equipment and computer
• Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines
• Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and through writing with residents and families.
• Must be able to regularly lift bulky or moderately heavy weights (up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assist with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling or otherwise handling material, equipment and other objects
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Must have the ability to provide positive customer service
• Maintain patient/employee safety by following controlled access policies

You are responsible for maintaining and upgrading your competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided, and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

COVID-19 considerations:
All Bronson employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to their start date, and wear a mask at all times while working on-site.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

• RRT through NBRC (Required)
• Respiratory Therapist license through LARA (Required)

Work Location: One location

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