Registered Respiratory Therapist Freestanding ED

Ascension•Pensacola, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assessing patients for appropriate treatment, implementing and monitoring care plans and equipment, and performing advanced respiratory care modalities. The Registered Respiratory Therapist will also evaluate respiratory practice based on patient outcomes, educate patients and families, and respond to emergency resuscitation calls.

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.

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.