Bronchoscopy Therapist

About the role

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital is committed to supporting its team members, investing up to $300 million over three years. This role involves planning and administering diagnostic and therapeutic treatments, establishing rapport with associates, and performing various bronchoscopy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administer diagnostic and therapeutic treatments with professionalism and expertise.
• Provide care modalities such as airway maintenance, cardio-respiratory drug administration, and cardio-respiratory monitoring, including ventilator management.
• Supervise in the absence of a Respiratory Supervisor.
• Establish and maintain good rapport with fellow associates, other hospital staff, and the Medical Staff.
• Perform high-level disinfection as needed.
• Train for and perform navigational/robotic, EBUS, therapeutic, and diagnostic bronchoscopies.
• Schedule all procedures in ProVation system.
• Contact physician offices for all outpatient paperwork if needed.
• Set up transport of patients and the procedure area prior to patient arrival.
• Assist anesthesia with patient induction.
• Turnover the procedure area post-bronchoscopy.
• Order and restock supplies in the Bronchoscopy room for all procedures.
• Coordinate vendors for assistance during special cases.

Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• RRT/RCP-State Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner
• Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree, or Certificate in Respiratory Therapy
• Florida Respiratory License - RRT
• 3 years experience as a Critical Care Therapist
• 5 years performing bronchoscopies specializing in EBUS/Navigational and BAL

Skills

Essential skills include assessing respiratory status, delivering evidence-based therapy, managing ventilation and airways, supporting patients and the care team, maintaining equipment and safety, and collaborating effectively.

Benefits

HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services. Other benefits include wellbeing support, time away from work programs, savings and retirement resources, and education support.

Pay

The pay for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is typically full-time, but details can vary based on departmental needs.