RRT II - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Days

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner will perform all respiratory care techniques in both critical and non-critical care areas. They will assist and advise staff Certified Respiratory Practitioners.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program with Associates Degree
Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC
Current Florida RT or TT license
American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification

Nice To Haves

CRT is accepted, but must become a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 36 months from initial hire date
NRP Certified within 90 days from initial hire date

Responsibilities

Perform all respiratory care techniques in both critical and non-critical care areas.
Assist and advise staff Certified Respiratory Practitioners.
Aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, CPT, incentive spirometry, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Establish effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization.
Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
Foster commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments.
Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.
Exercise self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manage emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; lead others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
Interact with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensure confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations.
Act in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments.
Clearly state goals and beliefs; inform people of their true intentions, do what they say they will do; follow through on commitments.
Support people in their efforts to try new things.
Think creatively, generate novel and valuable ideas and use these ideas to develop new or improved processes.
Accept new ways of doing things and adapt to change.
Speak and write clearly, convey information in a concise, organized, and logical manner.
Tailor the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
Listen attentively and exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.
Treat all people with dignity and respect.
Demonstrate an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics.
Challenge bias and intolerance.
Develop all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication.
Show respect for the beliefs of others; encourage and promote practices that support cultural diversity; discourage behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.
Stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
Frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment.
Work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
Participate in TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintain required professional licensing and/or certification(s).