Pool Respiratory Therapist 2
About The Position
Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required. Essential Functions Makes informed care decisions based on assessments. Communicates effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration. Adapts positively to change and resolves issues using appropriate channels. Collaborates with the team and supports group decisions. Provides timely, relevant information to supervisors and documents accurately. Maintains a clean, safe environment and correctly uses personal protective equipment. Participates in daily Patient Safety Huddles and follows patient safety protocols. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills across all age groups and seeks guidance when needed. Performs and reports Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time. Follows respiratory protocols and maintains competency with ventilation equipment. Administers medications safely, following policies, and documents appropriately. Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment and sets up treatments per physician orders. Monitors mechanical ventilation and environmental systems Demonstrates strong judgment in crisis management and emergency care. Actively contributes to process improvements and performs additional duties as needed
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required
Responsibilities
- Administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures
- Transcription and implementation of physician's orders related to respiratory care
- Assessment, observation, and monitoring of patient's signs, symptoms, behavior, and response to treatments
- Recommendation and implementation of respiratory care procedures and protocols
- Implementation of changes in treatment based on physician's orders
- Initiation of emergency procedures
- Collaboration with other professional disciplines
- Making informed care decisions based on assessments
- Communicating effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration
- Adapting positively to change and resolving issues
- Collaborating with the team and supporting group decisions
- Providing timely, relevant information to supervisors and documenting accurately
- Maintaining a clean, safe environment and using personal protective equipment correctly
- Participating in daily Patient Safety Huddles and following patient safety protocols
- Demonstrating effective interpersonal skills across all age groups
- Performing and reporting Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time
- Following respiratory protocols and maintaining competency with ventilation equipment
- Administering medications safely, following policies, and documenting appropriately
- Cleaning and sterilizing respiratory equipment and setting up treatments per physician orders
- Monitoring mechanical ventilation and environmental systems
- Demonstrating strong judgment in crisis management and emergency care
- Actively contributing to process improvements and performing additional duties as needed
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
