Respiratory Therapist, PRN

Bronson Healthcare

. Initiate and administer respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies .

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeSouth Haven • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory care, including patient evaluation, therapy administration, and emergency response. Proficient in operating respiratory equipment and providing education to patients and families.

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)Current Respiratory Therapist LicenseBLS, ACLS, PALS, AAP-NRP CertificationsPulmonary Function TestingVentilator Management

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Hard Skills

Respiratory Care AdministrationPatient EvaluationOxygen Therapy AdministrationCardiopulmonary ResuscitationTracheal Intubation AssistanceBronchoscopy AssistanceArterial Blood Gas AnalysisEnd-Tidal CO2 MonitoringPatient TransportRespiratory Equipment Maintenance

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCommunicationSupervision and InstructionTeam CollaborationEmergency Response

Tools & Technologies

Respiratory Care EquipmentInfant and Pediatric Resuscitation EquipmentPulse OximetryEKG MachinesTranscutaneous Oximetry

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory TherapyBachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy (Preferred)BLS CertificationACLS CertificationPALS CertificationAAP-NRP Certification

Industry Keywords

Cardiopulmonary AbnormalitiesTherapy ProtocolsQuality AssurancePerformance ImprovementAge-Specific Patient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Initiate and administer respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies
Follow provider prescriptions, orders, protocols, and established policies and procedures
Serve as a respiratory-care resource for providers, nurses, and hospital team members
Evaluate patients, blood gases, ventilator needs, and responses to therapy
Recommend therapy changes based on patient evaluations and ABG results
Administer, assess, and titrate oxygen therapy
Perform respiratory therapies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and Code Blue life support
Assist with tracheal intubation and maintain artificial airways
Use infant and pediatric resuscitation equipment in emergency situations
Provide patient and family education
Perform pulmonary function testing, EKGs, arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, and transcutaneous oximetry
Assist with bronchoscopies, intubations, extubations, suctioning, and sample collection
Transport patients safely and assist with ambulance transports between facilities
Communicate patient diagnoses and therapy during shift reports
Accurately charge patients for therapies performed
Supervise and instruct Respiratory Care students
Maintain and clean respiratory equipment and supplies
Orient and instruct new personnel, nursing staff, students, and respiratory personnel
Participate in department and hospital-wide process improvement, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives
Work under the general supervision of the Respiratory manager and/or Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy (AS) required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Current Respiratory Therapist license in the State of Michigan required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials required within 1 year of hire for anyone hired after 2004
Must attend AHA courses: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and AAP-NRP, with BLS certification within 3 months of hire and site-specific ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications within 1 year of hire
Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program (certificate, diploma, or AS degree)
For BLH and BSH only: 5 years of experience
Ability to provide age-specific patient care
Ability to stand and walk frequently and lift light-weight objects up to 50 pounds
Ability to assist with lifting and moving patients
Ability to respond quickly to emergency situations
Ability to operate and maintain respiratory care equipment
Ability to work variable shifts and overtime when necessary
Must complete required preceptor course when supervising Respiratory Care students

Benefits

Comp & perks

PRN/part-time schedule
Professional growth through self-development, continuous education, in-services, online learning, and community service
Opportunities to participate in process improvement and quality assurance initiatives