Respiratory Therapist Senior - Nights

Baptist Health Care•Pensacola, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Respiratory Therapist position coordinates, administers and documents diagnostic and therapeutic services on inpatients and outpatients, pediatric through geriatric, to evaluate and/or treat the cardiopulmonary system. This position collaborates with various hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, and family members regarding treatment regimens and responses. This position performs arterial blood gas specimen processing, testing, reporting, quality control, and maintenance of the blood gas machines. The incumbent conducts quality improvement monitoring, policy and procedure review, compile statistical reports, and perform in-servicing and clerical duties. Supervises respiratory services on the day, evening and night shifts as directed. This position provides direct patient care customary to staff therapists as required, including bedside and outpatient bronchoscopies. Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida. Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse [https://info.flclearinghouse.com/].

Requirements

Must possess current Florida Respiratory Therapist license.
Must possess current BLS certification.
Must possess current ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
Must possess current PALS certification within 6 months of hire.
Must possess current NRP certification within 6 months of hire.
Must possess current Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) credential.
Must possess current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
Must have a minimum of two years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
Must have experience in critical care settings.
Must have experience with mechanical ventilation.
Must have experience with arterial blood gas analysis.
Must have experience with quality improvement initiatives.
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a supervisory role.
Experience with bronchoscopies.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, administers and documents diagnostic and therapeutic services on inpatients and outpatients, pediatric through geriatric, to evaluate and/or treat the cardiopulmonary system.
Collaborates with various hospital personnel, medical staff, patients, and family members regarding treatment regimens and responses.
Performs arterial blood gas specimen processing, testing, reporting, quality control, and maintenance of the blood gas machines.
Conducts quality improvement monitoring, policy and procedure review, compile statistical reports, and perform in-servicing and clerical duties.
Supervises respiratory services on the day, evening and night shifts as directed.
Provides direct patient care customary to staff therapists as required, including bedside and outpatient bronchoscopies.