Respiratory Therapist III

Job Description

Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols.
Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects.
Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, and lab work.
Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction to cardiopulmonary and other staff, and supervising student preceptorship programs.
Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours.
Draws and analyzes arterial blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management based on blood gas results.
Responds to emergencies, establishing and maintaining airways and performing CPR.
Operates as support staff for cardiopulmonary diagnostics, performing cardiac stress testing, setting up and discontinuing holter monitors, electrocardiograms, pulmonary function testing, and electroencephalograms per facility needs.
Provides assistance with additional services such as conscious sedation, broncho thermaplasty, bedside bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy, and trans-radial band removal per facility needs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations are required.
• Intubations and airway management for all populations served.
• [Preferred] Ventilator Management for all populations served.
• [Preferred] Arterial line placements.
• Must demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities.
• Must be a graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or have equivalent training.
• Experience in an acute care environment is necessary, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management.
• Routinely assesses the respiratory status of the patient and initiates re-evaluation of therapy when indicated.
• Identifies immediate/potential problems and takes appropriate action, prioritizing to provide the proper response to patient needs.
• Serves as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members.
• Communicates effectively and documents thoroughly.
• Sets to continuously improve both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards.
• Customer service is always the primary objective in day-to-day interactions.
• Displays work habits which are considerate of others, safe, and orderly.

Education

• Associate [Required]
• Bachelor's [Preferred] Field Of Study in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science

Work Experience

• 3+ years of hospital experience as RRT [Required]

Additional Information

• Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.
• Licenses And Certifications:
  • Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required]
  • S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$26.08 - $48.50

Background Screening Requirement

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Additional Information

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.