Respiratory Therapist II - FT - Days - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHW

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 as appropriate.
• Maintains requirements of Clinical Ladder.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Assists with providing staff education.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• Two (2) years of clinical experience with one (1) year in an area of specialty.
• Licensed as RT or TT in the State of Florida.
• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential preferred.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross).
• Department-specific credentials: NRP for NICU, PALS for Pediatric areas, ACLS for Adult areas.

Required 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

Schedule

• 3 / 12 shifts; 6:30am - 7pm; flex days; weekends on rotation