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

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

Location: Hollywood, 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

  • 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.
  • Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
  • Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.

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

Requirements

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.

Education and Certification

Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (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 Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
  • BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Department Specific Credentials:

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

Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Schedule

3-12 hour shifts with flexible nights; 6:45p - 7a; rotating weekends

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%

Shift: Nights

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