Respiratory Therapist - Part Time 48Hrs/Pp, 12N, Benefit Eligible (Bronson LakeV
Bronson Healthcare, Paw Paw, MI, United States
Location
BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital
Title
Respiratory Therapist - Part Time 48 Hrs/Pay, 12N, Benefit Eligible (Bronson LakeView Hospital)
Overview
Under general supervision from the Respiratory manager and/or Director, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization, the respiratory therapist 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, and 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)
Associates degree OR Graduation from hospital-based program and 5 years of experience (Blh Only)
Bachelors preferred.
Qualifications (Blh Only)
Experience includes work that produces levels of mental/visual fatigue typical of jobs with wide variety of duties and significant deadlines; ability to perform standing or walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, assist in emergency situations, etc.
Demonstrated customer service adherence to Bronson “Commitment to Customer Service”, quality service standards, and interaction processes.
Age specific competency: perform services appropriate for age of population served.
Extended roles: charge, preceptor, etc. Advanced roles require separate competency list.
Professional growth: participates in program of self-development, continuous education, mandatory in-services, etc.
Responsibilities
Supports the mission, vision and values of the hospital.
Responsible for working in a safe and protective manner at all times.
Provides patient respiratory therapy and communicates findings appropriately.
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) logically and thoroughly. 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 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.
Assess the patient’s response to therapy and make recommendations to the provider accordingly.
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.
Maintains stability of artificial airways; assures tube security and repositions endotracheal tubes according to policy.
Uses infant and pediatric resuscitation equipment appropriately in emergency situations, including PEEP adaptions and pop-off valves.
Provides assistance with patient and family education along with other members of the healthcare team.
Performs basic pulmonary function testing, EKGs, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 monitoring and transcutaneous oximetry in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Assists with bedside bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations in accordance with policies and procedures.
Performs naso-tracheal, endo-tracheal, tracheal suction and sample collections in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assists with patient transport via walking, wheelchair, gurney, or crib for safe delivery of continuum of care; may assist with ambulance transports within one facility to another.
Accurately communicates patient diagnosis and therapy at shift reports.
Accurately charges patients for all therapies performed.
Takes an active role in supervision and instruction of Respiratory Care students; completes required preceptor course; works with students to develop clinical skills.
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 online learning, compliant with minimal working requirements and education without prompting from manager.
Participates in departmental and hospital-wide organizational process improvement activities.
Performs and assumes personal responsibility for related duties as required and/or assigned per site specific.
Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement initiatives.
Required by the job; data gathered from sign-in sheets and department records.
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
Time Type
Part time
Sign-On Bonus
External Candidates Only: Up to $4,000.00
Retention Bonus
External Candidates Only: $4,000.00
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Cost Center
4700 Respiratory Care (BLH)
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BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital
Title
Respiratory Therapist - Part Time 48 Hrs/Pay, 12N, Benefit Eligible (Bronson LakeView Hospital)
Overview
Under general supervision from the Respiratory manager and/or Director, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization, the respiratory therapist 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, and 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)
Associates degree OR Graduation from hospital-based program and 5 years of experience (Blh Only)
Bachelors preferred.
Qualifications (Blh Only)
Experience includes work that produces levels of mental/visual fatigue typical of jobs with wide variety of duties and significant deadlines; ability to perform standing or walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, assist in emergency situations, etc.
Demonstrated customer service adherence to Bronson “Commitment to Customer Service”, quality service standards, and interaction processes.
Age specific competency: perform services appropriate for age of population served.
Extended roles: charge, preceptor, etc. Advanced roles require separate competency list.
Professional growth: participates in program of self-development, continuous education, mandatory in-services, etc.
Responsibilities
Supports the mission, vision and values of the hospital.
Responsible for working in a safe and protective manner at all times.
Provides patient respiratory therapy and communicates findings appropriately.
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) logically and thoroughly. 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 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.
Assess the patient’s response to therapy and make recommendations to the provider accordingly.
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.
Maintains stability of artificial airways; assures tube security and repositions endotracheal tubes according to policy.
Uses infant and pediatric resuscitation equipment appropriately in emergency situations, including PEEP adaptions and pop-off valves.
Provides assistance with patient and family education along with other members of the healthcare team.
Performs basic pulmonary function testing, EKGs, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, end tidal CO2 monitoring and transcutaneous oximetry in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Assists with bedside bronchoscopies, intubations, and extubations in accordance with policies and procedures.
Performs naso-tracheal, endo-tracheal, tracheal suction and sample collections in accordance with policies and procedures.
Assists with patient transport via walking, wheelchair, gurney, or crib for safe delivery of continuum of care; may assist with ambulance transports within one facility to another.
Accurately communicates patient diagnosis and therapy at shift reports.
Accurately charges patients for all therapies performed.
Takes an active role in supervision and instruction of Respiratory Care students; completes required preceptor course; works with students to develop clinical skills.
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 online learning, compliant with minimal working requirements and education without prompting from manager.
Participates in departmental and hospital-wide organizational process improvement activities.
Performs and assumes personal responsibility for related duties as required and/or assigned per site specific.
Actively participates in departmental quality assurance and hospital-wide organizational performance improvement initiatives.
Required by the job; data gathered from sign-in sheets and department records.
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift
Time Type
Part time
Sign-On Bonus
External Candidates Only: Up to $4,000.00
Retention Bonus
External Candidates Only: $4,000.00
Scheduled Weekly Hours
24
Cost Center
4700 Respiratory Care (BLH)
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