Respiratory Therapist Nights MMA

at memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of the memorial experience.

provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, documents, 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.responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

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) ahca background screening (ahca) - state of florida (fl), 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 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)

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: no prior work experience required. Other information:
** per cms regulations employee may have either the license, registration or certificate in respiratory therapy.additional education info: graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program.

• bending and stooping = 60%
• climbing = 0%
• keyboard entry = 60%
• kneeling = 60%
• lifting/carrying patients 35 pounds or greater = 60%
• lifting or carrying 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 60%
• lifting or carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs non-patient = 60%
• lifting or carrying > 75 lbs non-patient = 0%
• pushing or pulling 0 - 25 lbs non-patient = 60%
• pushing or pulling 26 - 75 lbs non-patient = 60%
• pushing or pulling > 75 lbs non-patient = 40%
• reaching = 60%
• repetitive movement foot/leg = 0%
• repetitive movement hand/arm = 60%
• running = 40%
• sitting = 40%
• squatting = 60%
• standing = 60%
• walking = 60%
• audible speech = 60%
• hearing acuity = 60%
• smelling acuity = 40%
• taste discrimination = 0%
• depth perception = 60%
• distinguish color = 60%
• seeing - far = 60%
• seeing - near = 60%
• bio hazardous waste = 60%
• biological hazards - respiratory = 60%
• biological hazards - skin or ingestion = 60%
• blood and/or bodily fluids = 60%
• communicable diseases and/or pathogens = 60%
• asbestos = 0%
• cytotoxic chemicals = 40%
• dust = 40%
• gas/vapors/fumes = 60%
• hazardous chemicals = 0%
• hazardous medication = 40%
• latex = 40%
• computer monitor = 60%
• domestic animals = 40%
• extreme heat/cold = 0%
• fire risk = 20%
• hazardous noise = 20%
• heating devices = 40%
• hypoxia = 0%
• laser/high intensity lights = 0%
• magnetic fields = 60%
• moving mechanical parts = 60%
• needles/sharp objects = 60%
• potenti…