Respiratory Therapist - District Float Pool - Per Diem - Days - MHS

Memorial Healthcare•Hollywood, FL

26d•Onsite

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. Provides care for patients on assigned units in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

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)
Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Critical thinking skills
Effective communication
Decisive judgment
Ability to build and foster positive relationships
Ability to lead others and take appropriate action when required
Required to work throughout the South Broward Hospital District in various nursing units treating a diverse range of patients under changing circumstances and challenges in different settings.
Two (2) years of experience in acute care setting required.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areas.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Nice To Haves

ACCOUNTABILITY
ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING - ARTERIAL PUNCTURE
ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
HFNC/VAPOTHERM
MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING/PULMONARY MECHANICS
NON-INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (NIPPV)
PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
RESPONDING TO CHANGE
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Responsibilities

Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance support groups and other resources.
Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community.
Maintains minimum scheduling requirements.
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Demonstrates flexibility and competency to provide patient care throughout the South Broward Hospital District to a variety of patient populations.
Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.