Registered Respiratory Therapist Freestanding ED

Ascension•Pleasant Grove, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the Freestanding Emergency Department (ED) at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola, located in Perdido / Pensacola, FL. The position is full-time, working night shifts with three 12-hour shifts per week, from 7pm to 7am.

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.