RRT II - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Days

About the Organization

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques, and a commitment to serving the community enable Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program with Associates Degree
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC
• Current Florida RT or TT license
• CRT is accepted, but must become a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 36 months from initial hire date
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification
• NRP Certified within 90 days from initial hire date

About the Role

The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner will perform all respiratory care techniques in both critical and non-critical care areas. They will assist and advise staff Certified Respiratory Practitioners.

Responsibilities

• Aerosol therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• Chest physiotherapy (CPT)
• Incentive spirometry
• Mechanical ventilation
• Arterial blood gases
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulse oximetry
• Assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances to collaborate within the department and organization. Relates to all kinds of people regardless of background and finds common interests to build rapport.
• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge and skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.
• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team toward goal accomplishments. Builds consensus and ensures cooperation to complete tasks and maintain positive workflow.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions appropriately and leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.
• Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a direct and truthful manner; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives. Acts consistently with personal and organizational values by keeping confidences, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs, informs people of true intentions, and follows through on commitments.
• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in trying new things, thinks creatively, and generates novel ideas. Adapts to new ways of doing things and accepts change.
• Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly, conveying information concisely and logically. Tailors messages to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenges bias and intolerance, develops inclusive groups, and discourages unfair or biased behaviors.

Physical Requirements

• Stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time
• Frequently assisting with lifting patients and heavy equipment
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated
• Ability to push/pull up to 40 lbs, carry and lift up to 50 lbs

Threshold Requirements

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s)