Registered Respiratory Therapist

Kindred Hospital Ocala • Ocala, FL

270d

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Requirements

• As required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Appropriate licensure from state licensure agency.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician.
• Monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment.
• Understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring and blood work results.
• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures.
• Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
• Verify Respiratory Care physician's orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification.
• Receive and give accurate and complete report. Update and complete patient profile card to reflect patient's current clinical status.
• Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
• Keep Supervisor appraised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment.
• Perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
• Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation.
• Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation.
• Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways.
• Initiate and perform 'CPR'. Primarily responsible for airway management.
• Initiate, maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
• Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree