Respiratory Therapist Float Team-Night

About the role

This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Monitors and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes and reports arterial blood gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittent therapy. Assists with changing of artificial airways and provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient encounter.
• Educates patients and healthcare team on procedures and treatment plan.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Required – Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy. Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy.

Work Experience: Required – 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.

Certifications: Required – Current license as a respiratory therapist in state of practice. Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a certified or registered respiratory therapist. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) within 90 days of hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) or American Heart Association (AHA).

Qualifications

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.