Pool Respiratory Therapist

Overview

Pool Respiratory Therapist 2 - (2600011U)

Description:

Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regimes prescribed by a physician. Transcribes and implements physician orders pertaining to respiratory care. Performs assessment, observation, and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and responses to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommends and implements appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities.

Initiates changes in treatment pursuant to physician orders. Assesses and initiates emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and desirable outcomes. Performs all other duties required.

• Makes informed care decisions based on assessments.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration.
• Adapts positively to change and resolves issues using appropriate channels.
• Collaborates with the team and supports group decisions.
• Provides timely, relevant information to supervisors and documents accurately.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and correctly uses personal protective equipment.
• Participates in daily Patient Safety Huddles and follows patient safety protocols.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills across all age groups and seeks guidance when needed.
• Performs and reports Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time.
• Follows respiratory protocols and maintains competency with ventilation equipment.
• Administers medications safely, following policies, and documents appropriately.
• Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment and sets up treatments per physician orders.
• Monitors mechanical ventilation and environmental systems.
• Demonstrates strong judgment in crisis management and emergency care.
• Actively contributes to process improvements and performs additional duties as needed.

• Education
  :
  Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• License/Registration
  :
  Issued by Florida or Compact State — Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Certifications
  :
  Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA);
  Advanced Life Support (ACLS) – ARC or AHA;
  Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – ARC or AHA
• Work Experience
  : 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required