Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Bronson Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

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

Job Description

• Provide respiratory therapy services in PICU, Pediatrics, and Adult ICU settings, with occasional adult floor therapy.
• Must be available for a full orientation week.
• Participate in leader interviews.
• No call requirement.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Willingness to work with patient transport as needed.
• Typical patient load averages about 15 patients per day, varying by acuity (lower in ICU).
• Facility size: 440 beds.

Required Qualifications

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

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each.
• Weekend shifts every other weekend.
• No on-call duties.
• Must attend full orientation week prior to assignment start.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID).
• Complete E-Verify documentation as required.
• Proof of name change if applicable (legal documentation).
• 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.
• Education verification (copy of highest degree or diploma).
• Michigan Central Registry Clearance required (wet signature on form, time sensitive).
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager.
• Annual skills checklist for applicable unit.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Fit mask test (Honeywell DC365N95HC) required; must be completed onsite before or on first day.
• Proof of Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (at least one prior Tdap).
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/T-Spot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or documented declination.
• 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 acceptable if full panel).

Competency Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam passed with at least 80% within 1 year prior to assignment.
• Specialty competency exam passed with at least 80% within 1 year prior to assignment.

Facility Policies & Additional Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start.
• Complete vaccine exemption forms if applicable (medical or vaccine declination).
• Fit test appointment must be scheduled and documented with date, time, and location.
• Dosimetry history form required for Radiology specialties (not applicable here).
• References and background checks must be current and compliant with facility standards.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity pediatric and adult ICU environment with a reputable healthcare facility in Michigan. It is suitable for respiratory therapists with at least one year of critical care experience and the required certifications, including those new to travel assignments.