Respiratory Therapist

Plantation Nursing and Rehabilitation Center • Plantation, FL

15d

About The Position

Plantation Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status JOB TITLE: Respiratory Therapy REPORTS TO: Director of Respiratory Department COMPETITIVE WAGES AND NEW GRADS ARE WELCOME TO APPLY!! Position Summary : Responsible for direct care, equipment management and other respiratory related duties relevant to delivery of quality care in a safe environment according to the interdisciplinary care plan approach.

Requirements

• Current state of Florida license
• CRT/RRT credentials
• Acute care and/ or long term care
• Pediatric and/or geriatric experience
• CPR certification
• Proficient in airway and ventilator management for children and/or adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with others as a team
• Must be able to function independently
• Must demonstrate good judgment, tact and patience with others
• Must wear appropriate scrubs and MUST have stethoscope at all times
• Must be neat and clean with appropriate attire to carry out duties
• Nails must be trimmed; Jewelry worn should not pose a risk injury.
• Perfumes and colognes may be respiratory irritant to some and are not allowed.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge and skills to assess and manage the patient respiratory status, including, but not limited to: a. physical assessment and interpretation-auscultation, performing diagnostic studies (ABG, CBG,etc .), sputum specimens, monitoring and interpretation of SaO2,pCO2, blood gas values, and other diagnostics, assist with procedures, assess patient response to interventions and determine appropriate course of action.
• airway management-care of artificial airway and cuff, suctioning, positioning, medication administration, humidification, aspiration precautions.
• Ventilation management-monitor assess work of breathing, monitor and assess lab values and results of others diagnostic tools, oxygen and medication administration, COPT, postural drainage, monitor and assess patient response to interventions
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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