Respiratory Therapist - District Float Pool - Per Diem - Nights - MHS
About The Position
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. 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.
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)
- Two (2) years of experience in acute care setting required.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areas.
Responsibilities
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
- Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Demonstrates flexibility and competency to provide patient care throughout the South Broward Hospital District to a variety of patient populations.
- Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
- Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Maintains minimum scheduling requirements.
- Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
- Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
Benefits
- Veteran’s Preference
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
