Registered Respiratory Therapist Pediatrics

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ascension Sacred Heart is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for their Pediatric Respiratory Care department in Pensacola, FL. This full-time, day shift position involves assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, monitoring patient conditions, performing advanced respiratory care modalities, and educating patients and families. The role also includes responding to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Responsibilities

Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.