Respiratory Therapist Critical Care Transport - FT - Nights - $25K Sign on Bonus - JDCH

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient’s cardio/ pulmonary system according to professional practice standards and institutional policy/procedure.
• Provides for a safe environment and safe delivery of care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care and care coordination progressing patients toward desired outcomes.
• Implements patient population specific interventions based on individual patient needs.
• Organizes, coordinates, and prioritizes respiratory care activities considering the needs of the patient.
• Demonstrates leadership in the delivery of patient care.

Competencies

• 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

Education And Certification Requirements

• Accredited Program: Critical Care (Required)
• 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 Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS American Heart RQI E-Card (PALS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

• Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. Must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required.
• Working Conditions And Physical Requirements: Bending and Stooping = 60%, Climbing = 40%, Keyboard Entry = 20%, Kneeling = 40%, 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 = 40%, Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%, 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 = 60%, Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%, Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%, Running = 40%, Sitting = 20%, Squatting = 40%, Standing = 60%, Walking = 60%, Audible Speech = 60%, Hearing Acuity = 60%, Smelling Acuity = 0%, 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 = 40%, Hazardous Chemicals = 20%, Hazardous Medication = 20%, Latex = 40%, Computer Monitor = 60%, Domestic Animals = 40%, Extreme Heat/Cold = 40%, Fire Risk = 20%, Hazardous Noise = 0%, Heating Devices = 20%, Hypoxia = 0%, Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%, Magnetic Fields = 60%, Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%, Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%, Potential Electric Shock = 20%, Potential for Physical Assault = 20%, Radiation = 40%, Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%, Unprotected Heights = 0%, Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%