Respiratory Specialist

Baptist Health Care • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Respiratory Specialist is a Licensed Practical Nurse or Paramedic performs routine respiratory therapy in the care of the ill, injured, or infirm patient under the direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Under the direction of the Registered Respiratory Therapist, provides routine nebulizer and meter dose inhaler treatments and titration of a nasal cannula in accordance with departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Technical Diploma/Certificate Paramedic, Practical Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse State of Florida or eligible compact state Upon Hire Required or Paramedic Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
• Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN), Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), EKG, Oxygen Therapy via a 1 – 6 lpm Nasal Cannula
• Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patients’ charts.
• Participation in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift.
• Participates in staff meetings, attends lectures, conferences and seminars.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.
• Pursues professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees