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Respiratory Therapist I - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHW

Memorial Healthcare System · Pembroke Pines, FL · 3 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida

About the role

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.

Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities

  • Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
  • Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
  • Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
  • Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
  • Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Skills

  • 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

Requirements

  • Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
  • BLS Cert American Heart Association (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (Required)
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (Required)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (Required)

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Can be licensed as RT or TT. National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.

Additional Credentials

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areas

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Bending and Stooping: 80%
  • Keyboard Entry: 80%
  • Kneeling: 80%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater: 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient: 80%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient: 60%
  • Reaching: 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm: 80%
  • Running: 60%
  • Sitting: 60%
  • Squatting: 80%
  • Standing: 80%
  • Walking: 80%
  • Audible Speech: 80%
  • Hearing Acuity: 80%
  • Smelling Acuity: 60%
  • Depth Perception: 80%
  • Distinguish Color: 80%
  • Seeing - Far: 80%
  • Seeing - Near: 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste: 80%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory: 80%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion: 80%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids: 80%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens: 80%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals: 60%
  • Dust: 60%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes: 80%
  • Hazardous Medication: 60%
  • Latex: 60%
  • Computer Monitor: 80%
  • Domestic Animals: 60%
  • Fire Risk: 40%
  • Hazardous Noise: 40%
  • Heating Devices: 60%
  • Magnetic Fields: 80%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts: 80%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects: 80%
  • Potential Electric Shock: 40%
  • Potential for Physical Assault: 60%
  • Radiation: 60%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces: 80%

Schedule

3 - 12 hour shifts (Nights)

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