Respiratory Therapist I - Per Diem - Days - MHP

Memorial Healthcare • Pembroke Pines, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care. Summary: Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.
• Department Specific Credentials: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areas

Responsibilities

• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees