Respiratory Therapist III- FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - JDCH Specialty Center

Memorial Healthcare

22h

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: Responsible for providing care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, training respiratory staff, leading performance improvement initiatives and project management.

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)
• 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.
• Three (3) years clinical experience with two (2) years in an area of specialty and one (1) year as an MHS employee.

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

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

What This Job Offers

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