Respiratory Therapist II - FT - Days - $25K Sign on Bonus - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a resource and mentor for less experienced therapists while providing care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role provides respiratory care in settings that may include the emergency department, trauma, and critical care. The team uses evidence-based care and therapies such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. The therapist responds to emergencies, assesses patients and treatment responses, educates patients and families, supports staff education, and contributes to evaluating respiratory care policies and procedures.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Two years of clinical experience, including one year in an area of specialty.
Be licensed in Florida as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Therapy Technician, as applicable.
Hold an accepted BLS credential from the American Heart Association or Red Cross, or an accepted grace-period credential.
Have critical thinking and effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
Meet department-specific credential requirements: NRP for NICU, PALS for pediatric areas, or ACLS for adult areas.

Nice To Haves

National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential.

Responsibilities

Respond to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
Assess patient condition and deliver appropriate treatment.
Deliver ordered therapy according to the plan of care and assess the patient's response.
Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Educate patients and families about the patient's illness and provide information about community support groups and other resources.
Assist with providing staff education.
Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Maintain requirements of the Clinical Ladder.
Serve as a resource and mentor for less experienced therapists.