Respiratory Therapist, Full Time, Night shift, Rotating Weekends, Job ID # 1889827

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, and documents therapy according to protocol. Performs respiratory modalities to support patient comfort and well-being, and provides age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with unit standards and hospital policies. Demonstrates competency in blood gas duties, including ABG and neonatal capillary draws, analysis, quality control, and documentation. Processes respiratory equipment, prioritizes work to complete it in an appropriate timeframe, and notifies the Respiratory Supervisor of workload changes. Applies critical thinking in patient care and interrupts routine therapy to perform STAT orders. Collaborates with medical staff and other disciplines, maintains a professional and supportive attitude, and provides excellent customer service. May act as House Therapist as assigned by the department head or supervisors. The role involves considerable walking and standing, moderate lifting, exposure to patient elements, and responding to emergencies and critical patient incidents. The therapist may be needed to work beyond the regular tour of duty. At least one year of acute care respiratory experience is required to be eligible for the $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Current State of Florida license as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Respiratory Care Practitioner in Critical Care (RCPCC).
Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association.
PALS certification required within 30 days of hire.
NRP certification required within 60 days of hire.
Basic computer knowledge.
Must clear a background check and drug test.
At least one year of acute care respiratory experience is required for eligibility 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 patients of all age groups.
Administer and monitor mechanical ventilation for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients after competency validation.
Document and chart therapy according to protocol.
Provide respiratory modalities that support patient comfort and well-being, following hospital policies and unit standards for age- and developmentally appropriate care.
Perform blood gas duties, including ABG and neonatal capillary draws, analysis, quality control, and documentation.
Process respiratory equipment.
Organize work priorities, complete work in an appropriate timeframe, and notify the Respiratory Supervisor of workload changes.
Use critical thinking in patient care and interrupt routine therapy to perform STAT orders.
Collaborate with medical staff and other disciplines to facilitate patient care.
Maintain a professional, supportive attitude and provide excellent customer service.
Act as House Therapist when assigned by the department head or supervisors.
Respond to emergencies and critical patient incidents.