Respiratory Therapist I - Sign-On & Relocation Bonus

Beacon Health System; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This role develops plans of care, implements treatments, monitors patient status, and educates families.

Candidates must hold required ALS/BLS and NBRC credentials; the department emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compliance. A $15,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance and loan repayment are available.

Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification in Neonatal Resuscitation from AAP obtained within 12 Months of hire date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 9 Months of hire date.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Michigan Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from NBRC obtained within 12 Months of hire date or job transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
• Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

Skills

Patient care planning

Emergency response

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

High school diploma equivalency + 2 yrs exp

Associate's/Technical degree

4 yrs cumulative job-specific experience

Job description

Beacon Health System in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. This role develops plans of care, implements treatments, monitors patient status, and educates families.

Candidates must hold required ALS/BLS and NBRC credentials; the department emphasizes safety, teamwork, and compliance. A $15,000 sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance and loan repayment are available.