Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Night shift, Rotating Weekends, Job ID # 1889829

Palmetto General Hospital•Hialeah, FL

About The Position

Initiates, administers, and monitors respiratory therapy modalities and patient care for patients of all age groups. Administers and monitors mechanical ventilation for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients after competency validation. Documents and charts therapy according to protocol and performs respiratory modalities to support patient comfort and well-being. Provides age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards and hospital objectives and policies. Demonstrates clinical competency in blood gas duties, including ABG draws, neonatal capillary draws, analysis, quality control, and documentation. Processes respiratory equipment, organizes work priorities, and notifies the Respiratory Supervisor of workload changes. Uses critical thinking in patient care, interrupts routine therapy to perform STAT orders, and collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines to facilitate care. Maintains a professional and supportive attitude and provides excellent customer service. May act as House Therapist as assigned by the department head or supervisors according to department needs. The role requires considerable walking and standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and handling emergencies and critical patient incidents. The employee may be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty. At least one year of acute care respiratory experience is required to qualify for the $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Basic computer knowledge.
Current State of Florida license as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Respiratory Care Practitioner in Critical Care (RCPCC).
Current BLS and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association.
PALS certification within 30 days of hire.
NRP certification within 60 days of hire.
Must clear a background check and drug test.
At least one year of acute care respiratory experience to be eligible for the $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital setting preferred.
One year of Critical Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiate, administer, and monitor respiratory therapy modalities and patient care for all age groups.
Administer and monitor mechanical ventilation for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients after competency validation.
Document and chart therapy according to protocol.
Perform respiratory modalities to support patient comfort and well-being.
Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care according to unit standards and hospital objectives and policies.
Perform blood gas duties, including ABG draws, neonatal capillary draws, analysis, quality control, and documentation.
Process respiratory equipment.
Organize work priorities to complete work within an appropriate time frame and notify the Respiratory Supervisor of workload changes.
Incorporate critical thinking into patient care and interrupt routine therapy to perform STAT orders.
Collaborate with medical staff and other disciplines to facilitate patient care.
Provide professional, supportive service and excellent customer service.
Act as House Therapist when assigned by the department head or supervisors.