Respiratory Therapist – Pediatrics
Kalamazoo, MI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Position involves working in PICU, Pediatrics, Adult ICU, and occasionally adult floor therapy.
• Must be available for a full orientation week.
• No call requirement.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Willingness to work with patient transport at times.
• Hospital size: 440 beds, with an average patient load of about 15 per day (varies by acuity, lower in ICUs).

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Adult patients
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• PALS certification
• NRP certification

Orientation & Training

• Full orientation week attendance is mandatory.
• Leader interviews are part of the onboarding process.

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend.
• No call responsibilities.

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18, with multiple components (SSN trace, national/statewide searches, education verification, MVR, etc.).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start.
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required (wet signature only) for all pediatric and RRT placements.
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma.
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test required (Honeywell DC365N95HC), with on-site fit testing appointment arranged prior to or on first day.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer each)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or documented declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/Tspot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1; proof or exemption must be submitted by December 1.
• 10-panel drug test including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start (instant/rapid tests acceptable if 10-panel).

Documentation & Compliance Forms

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Proof of name change if applicable (legal documentation).
• Code of Conduct review and signed acknowledgment.
• Appearance Standards Policy review.
• Vaccine exemption forms if applicable (medical or confidential vaccine exemption).
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam passed within 1 year prior to assignment start.
• Competency exam in specialty passed within 1 year prior to assignment start.

Additional Notes

• Assignments are based on an RVU system.
• The facility typically staffs 11 Respiratory Therapists on night shifts.
• Candidates must complete MI Fingerprint Consent and Disclosure Form ASAP to schedule fingerprinting.
• Fingerprint fee is paid out of pocket and reimbursable.
• Fingerprinting results typically take 1-3 business days.
• Candidates must submit the Michigan Central Registry Clearance Request Form with a wet signature within 72 hours of signing the contract to avoid delays.

This position is ideal for respiratory therapists with pediatric and ICU experience seeking a travel contract in Michigan with a reputable hospital system.