Respiratory Therapist, Certified

Lifepoint Health • Jacksonville, FL

5h

About The Position

North Florida Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Lifepoint Health, is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and support patient rehabilitation. The role maintains knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and equipment, administers respiratory treatments, and sets up and monitors mechanical ventilators and related critical-care procedures. The therapist assesses pain that interferes with function or rehabilitation participation and contacts physicians when intervention is appropriate.

The position also performs arterial punctures for blood gas analysis, follows equipment sterilization procedures, documents services in patient medical records, and uses departmental forms and records appropriately. The therapist performs EKGs and handles reports according to departmental procedures, develops and evaluates patient and family teaching plans, and coordinates care while treating patients and families with respect and dignity. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Current state Respiratory Therapist licensure.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of oxygen delivery methods and related equipment, and monitor for possible side effects.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and understand their purposes and possible side effects.
• Set up and monitor mechanical ventilators and perform associated critical-care duties, including airway management and tracheal suctioning.
• Assess patient pain that interferes with functional ability or rehabilitation participation and contact physicians for intervention as appropriate.
• Perform arterial punctures to obtain blood samples for blood gas analysis, understanding associated complications and contraindications.
• Follow departmental equipment sterilization procedures.
• Document pertinent information in the patient’s medical record after services are completed.
• Maintain knowledge of departmental forms, flow charts, and logbooks and use them properly.
• Perform EKGs, type report interpretations, send reports to requesting physicians, and file reports according to departmental procedures.
• Develop teaching plans based on identified patient learning needs and evaluate their effectiveness, involving family as appropriate.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity, and coordinate and direct care to meet patient needs and follow hospital policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed