Certified Respiratory Therapist(CRT)/ Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BROWARD CHILDRENS CENTER•Pompano Beach, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support. With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace. “With your support, Broward Children’s Center (BCC) provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.” If you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career. SUMMARY Provides continuous and intermittent ventilatory management and support, respiratory care therapeutic procedures and medical gas therapy for residents.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school accredited for Respiratory Therapy; and one-year related experience and/or training.
Florida RRT License
Valid Florida Driver's License
HIV course
CPR
A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Responsibilities

Maintains life support systems on respiratory impaired residents: Assures the accuracy of all respiratory therapy equipment through calibrations, adjustments and troubleshooting equipment.
Demonstrates knowledge of resident's on-going medical status and communicates accurately and completely during shift report.
Assists with plan of care.
Performs respiratory care therapeutic procedures: Completes assigned workload and consistently shares in various responsibilities of total resident care.
Enlists the cooperation of the resident in all procedures as appropriate.
Performs special procedures, i.e. CPR, transports, tracheostomy tube changes: Initiates and/or assists with CPR when necessary.
Provides adequate oxygenation and ventilation and maintains patient airway during transports.
Performs tracheostomy tube changes and maintenance.
Rotates through and functions proficiently in all resident care areas: Accepts work assignment on any shift and in any area assigned.
Acts as a resource person for new employees and students and assists coworkers with duties.
Assists with meeting resident's daily needs by assisting with baths, diaper changes and other activities as needed.
Acts in a supervisory role over Respiratory Care Practitioners and students, in the absence of the Director of Respiratory Care: Is available as a technical resource and troubleshooter on equipment related questions and problems.
Is available as a clinical resource and assessor.
Acts as a liaison with all staff throughout the facility: Recognizes and reports any changes in clinical status, adverse reactions therapy or contraindications to treatment.
Participates in facility committees and meetings as needed.
Maintains accurate medical and departmental records: Accurately and completely documents in medical records immediately after performing procedure.
Labels all equipment circuitry when changed.
Clearly labels malfunctioning equipment and notifies supervisory personnel
Maintains neat and clean resident care and work environment: Performs equipment changes, cleaning, disinfection and maintenance as required.
Organizes and restocks supplies as needed.
Follows infection control policies & procedures

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Employer-paid basic life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.
Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade).
Private Therapy Services for those that qualify.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included (for childcare programs).
Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old).
Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify.
Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old).
Childcare on Broward County Non-School Days (with exceptions for major holidays).