Respiratory Therapist, Full Time Night

Kindred Healthcare•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital located in North Central Tampa. The Respiratory Therapist administers safe and competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians, monitors mechanical ventilation, administers medications, assesses patients, interprets hemodynamic monitoring and blood work, and provides monitoring, teaching, and training. The role works in all areas of the hospital and is primarily responsible for airway management. The position requires accurate documentation and entry of patient services and charges, verification of physician orders, and timely communication with physicians and hospital personnel. The therapist participates in department and hospital meetings, in-services, patient care rounds, and training of new employees and students. The role also includes troubleshooting respiratory equipment and responding to emergency situations.

Requirements

Education as required for registry by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Appropriate licensure from the state licensure agency.
ACLS and BLS certifications.
Ability to work under stress and respond quickly in emergencies.
Good interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, families, and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively in English verbally and in writing to perform job duties.
Understanding of growth and development across the lifespan and ability to provide appropriate care for adult and geriatric patients, as applicable to the patient population.
Ability to work cooperatively as a team member.
Reading and comprehension skills sufficient to perform job duties.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver respiratory care procedures in accordance with department policies and procedures, working in all areas of the hospital.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of respiratory care procedures and enter daily services and charges into the department computer system.
Verify respiratory care physician orders and initial, date, and time them after verification.
Give and receive accurate, complete reports and update patient profile cards to reflect current clinical status.
Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
Keep the supervisor informed of changes in workload and patient acuity.
Demonstrate working knowledge of respiratory care instruments and equipment and troubleshoot problems appropriately.
Perform airway management, including bag-mask ventilation, and assist a physician or intubation-certified therapist with intubation.
Use safe and appropriate suction techniques and artificial airways.
Initiate and perform CPR.
Initiate, maintain, monitor, and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
Provide timely, accurate updates to physicians and other hospital personnel and recommend therapy changes or modifications by contacting physicians.
Assist with orientation and training of new employees and respiratory or nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.