Resp Therapist I PRN Plan1
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic respiratory interventions for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease. Therapeutic modalities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree, comprehensive ventilator management, and participation in hemodynamic monitoring. With approval from the Pulmonary Council and Respiratory Care Department, the therapist may perform elective and emergency intubations, insertion of arterial lines, and bedside bronchoscopies. The therapist may initiate therapy under established departmental protocols. Active interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals is expected and encouraged. Professional responsibilities may also include precepting or being shadowed by healthcare students.
Requirements
- Active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) under Florida Statutes, Chapter 468.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six months of transfer or hire for the Venice location only.
- Active RRT credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in respiratory care or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work and plan with others in a team setting while being creative and time effective.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic respiratory interventions for patients with acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease.
- Provide airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree.
- Manage ventilators comprehensively and participate in hemodynamic monitoring.
- With required approval, perform elective and emergency intubations, insertion of arterial lines, and bedside bronchoscopies.
- Initiate therapy under established departmental protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- May precept healthcare students or be shadowed by them.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
