Advanced Respiratory Therapist Nights Wesley Chapel

Job Description

Up to 15K Sign on Bonus

Up to 10K Relocation

Shift Differential

Responsibilities

• Safely and effectively administers medically prescribed medications
• Knows and follows indications and contraindications for therapeutic modalities including PAP, IS, USN, HHN
• Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on medical necessity and protocols
• Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects
• Adjusts therapies according to protocol and clinical criteria, using data like pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, and lab work
• Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction, and supervising student preceptorship programs
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings, and re-evaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours
• Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and adjusts respiratory management based on blood gas results
• Responds to emergencies, establishing and maintaining airways, and performing CPR
• Operates as support staff for cardiopulmonary diagnostics, performing cardiac stress testing, setting up and discontinuing monitors, and other tests as needed
• Provides assistance with additional services such as sedation, bronchoplasty, bronchoscopy, ultrasound, and band removal as needed
• Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development, and high morale
• Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with policies and procedures
• Maintains patient progress by ensuring effective therapist assessment and reassessment
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Patient care skills for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Intubations and airway management for all populations served
• Ventilator management for all populations served
• Arterial line placements
• Exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities
• Graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or equivalent training
• 3+ years of hospital experience as RRT
• FL License Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• NBRC License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications
• STABLE education within 6 months of hire date

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Identifies immediate/potential problems and takes appropriate action
• Serves as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members
• Communicates effectively and documents thoroughly
• Seeks to continuously improve both individual and group performance
• Displays work habits which are considerate of others, safe, and orderly

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$26.08 - $48.50