Respiratory Therapist 2
About The Position
Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
- License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State
- Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
- Advanced Life Support (ACLS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
- 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required
Responsibilities
- Administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures
- Transcription and implementation of physician's orders related to respiratory care
- Assessment, observation, and monitoring of patient response to treatments and testing
- Recommend and implement respiratory care procedures and protocols
- Implement changes in treatment based on physician's orders
- Assess and initiate emergency procedures
- Collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
