Neonatal Pediatric Certified Respiratory Therapist

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for competently performing clinical patient assessments and delivering therapy, including breathing treatments and arterial blood gases. This position manages oxygen therapy, performs intubations, operates mechanical ventilators, and assesses patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatment. Other responsibilities include completing patient documentation in the computer charting system and responding to code blue and rapid response calls. Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and assists with technical questions when serving as shift lead. Follows regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, runs quality control tests, and changes analyzer cartridges. Documents interdisciplinary education and plan of care. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input to ensure appropriate patient care. Assists with bedside bronchoscopy procedures. Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care. Sets up, monitors, and adjusts ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes. Delivers aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and performs lung function testing. Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gases to assess respiratory status. Responds to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and performs CPR. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care
Ability to ensure infection control
Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications
Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation
Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy
Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation
Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring
Ventilator patient transportation
Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable
Infant / Pediatric experience
Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance
Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic
Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers
Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician’s orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care
Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science
1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist
Active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
Knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic

Responsibilities

Competently perform clinical patient assessments and deliver therapy, including breathing treatments and arterial blood gases.
Manage oxygen therapy, perform intubations, and operate mechanical ventilators.
Assess patients to determine the appropriate type and frequency of respiratory treatment.
Complete patient documentation in the computer charting system.
Respond to code blue and rapid response calls.
Review workload, make staff assignments, and assist with technical questions when serving as shift lead.
Follow regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, run quality control tests, and change analyzer cartridges.
Document interdisciplinary education and plan of care.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and provide input to ensure appropriate patient care.
Assist with bedside bronchoscopy procedures.
Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care.
Set up, monitor, and adjust ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and document changes.
Deliver aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and perform lung function testing.
Draw, analyze, and report blood gases to assess respiratory status.
Respond to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and perform CPR.
Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital.