Respiratory Therapist, Nights - $20k sign on bonus

Kindred Healthcare•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Central Tampa is a 102-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period; featuring five negative pressure rooms. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in North Central Tampa about five miles outside downtown.

Requirements

As required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care
Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care
Appropriate licensure from state licensure agency
ACLS and BLS certification required
Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations
Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families and other staff members
Ability to communicate in English effectively through verbal and written means to extent necessary to perform job duties appropriately
Understands principles of growth and development for the entire lifespan with the ability to provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patients as appropriate to the patient population
Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
Reading and comprehension at level necessary to perform job duties appropriately
Must have good and regular attendance

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician
Monitoring mechanical ventilation
Administering medications
Patient assessment
Understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring
Understanding blood work results
Monitoring, teaching, and training
Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual
Work in all areas of the hospital
Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures
Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients
Verify Respiratory Care physician's orders
Receive and give accurate and complete report
Update and complete patient profile card to reflect patient's current clinical status
Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings
Keep Supervisor appraised of changes in workload and patient acuity
Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment
Perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution
Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation
Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation
Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways
Initiate and perform "CPR"
Primarily responsible for airway management
Initiate, maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation
Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel
Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians
Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation
Perform other related duties as assigned