Respiratory Therapist I - Per Diem - Nights - MHM
About The Position
Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role serves patients in settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care, using evidence-based care and therapies such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. The position is open to qualified Registered Respiratory Therapists or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians. The therapist evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices; delivers ordered therapy and assesses the patient's response; and monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition. The therapist also educates patients and families about illness and available community resources, and responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance by assessing the patient and providing appropriate treatment. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and appropriate action in stressful environments. No prior work experience is required. The employee must be licensed as an RT or TT and be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. A National Board of Respiratory Care credential is preferred. Department-specific credentials include NRP for NICU, PALS for pediatric areas, and ACLS for adult areas.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Must be licensed as an RT or TT in Florida.
- No prior work experience required.
- 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 credentials include applicable ACLS, BLS, and PALS credentials or accepted grace-period credentials listed in the posting.
- Department-specific credentials: NRP for NICU, PALS for pediatric areas, and ACLS for adult areas.
Nice To Haves
- National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Deliver ordered respiratory therapy and assess the patient's response in accordance with the plan of care.
- Monitor, document, and communicate the patient's condition.
- Educate patients and families about the patient's illness and provide information about community support groups and other resources.
- Respond to codes and calls for emergent assistance, assess patient condition, and deliver appropriate treatment.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
