Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

47d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves evaluating patients with respiratory insufficiencies to determine appropriate treatment types and frequencies, developing individualized respiratory care plans based on clinical diagnoses. The therapist will administer advanced respiratory modalities, manage therapeutic equipment, and implement prescribed patient care plans while continuously monitoring clinical progress. Responsibilities also include monitoring, recording, and communicating changes in patient condition to the interprofessional healthcare team, assessing treatment efficacy and medication administration based on patient outcomes. Additionally, the therapist will educate patients and their families regarding respiratory conditions, home management strategies, and available community support groups or resources.

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 hiredate or job transfer date required.
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate'sdegree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
minimum 5 years clinical experience
pulmonary rehab experience

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to determine appropriate treatment types and frequencies, developing individualized respiratory care plans based on clinical diagnoses.
Administer advanced respiratory modalities, manage therapeutic equipment, and implement prescribed patient care plans while continuously monitoring clinical progress.
Monitor, record, and communicate changes in patient condition to the interprofessional healthcare team, assessing treatment efficacy and medication administration based on patient outcomes.
Educate patients and their families regarding respiratory conditions, home management strategies, and available community support groups or resources.