Respiratory Therapist II Nights MHP

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida 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.

Summary:

Serves as resource and mentor for less experienced therapists providing care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
*** 3 - 12 hour shifts with rotating weekends; ICU experience preferred ***

• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Provides staff training and education.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Maintains requirements of Clinical Ladder.

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING - ARTERIAL PUNCTURE
• ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• HFNC/VAPOTHERM
• MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING/PULMONARY MECHANICS
• NON-INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (NIPPV)
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

• 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  ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work:
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required

Work Experience:

Two (2) years of clinical experience with one (1) year in an area of specialty.

Additional Education Info:
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Additional Credential Info:
Can be licensed as RT or TT. National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areas

Note:

For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing
  - Far = 80%
• Seeing
  -…