Registered Respiratory Therapist II

Position Responsibilities

• Administers & Coordinates medical prescribed therapy as assigned.
• Prioritizes Patient therapy according to patient acuity on a daily basis.
• Completes assignments on a timely basis while adapting to changing workloads when required.
• Maintains standard shift productivity.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications, contraindications, hazards and troubleshooting of all treatments as assigned.
• Demonstrates effective and efficient care through clinical competencies at least annually.
• Demonstrates competency in drawing and/or running arterial blood gases at least annually.
• Completes all forms in electronic medical record and departmental records accurately and legibly according to hospital/departmental policy and procedure.
• Communicates pertinent information at shift report.
• Fulfills on call responsibilities according to departmental policy.
• Participates in critical care program as an educator.
• Makes sure ventilation patients are monitored according to departmental standards.
• Demonstrates ability to teach and educate patient and family according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Uses supplies, equipment and resources in a cost effective manner.
• Is competent and can perform Bronchoscopies as assigned.
• Is competent and can perform all duties related to the care of patients in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
• Aids Department in Respiratory Student rotations.
• Provides direct assistance to patients and co-workers as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
• Demonstrates competency in performing 12 Lead EKG.
• Demonstrates knowledge of crisis intervention, verbal de escalation and physical intervention (i.e. mental health, Baker Act, etc).
• Successfully completes CPI training and provides assistance with aggressive patients.
• Anticipates patients needs, provides customer service.
• Demonstrates competency in obtaining vital signs, identifying abnormal values and reporting findings.
• Provides 1:1 (sitter) care for patients as needed.
• Transports patients for tests, procedures, etc as needed.
• Assists with all patient care needs as assigned.

Qualifications

• Florida license for Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS Certification.
• Graduate of a two-year accredited program for Respiratory Care.
• 1-2 years intensive care/ABG drawing/analysis experience.