Respiratory Therapist
Company: Parrish Healthcare
Location: Titusville
Posted on: April 20, 2024
Job Description:
**Sign On Bonus Available**
Department:
Respiratory
Schedule/Status:
630am-7pm; Full Time
Standard Hours/Week:
36
General Description:
Under the supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor, The
Respiratory Therapist provides all therapeutic respiratory care
procedures utilizing a multidisciplinary process in an acute or
critical care environment. Demonstrates a strong knowledge and
understanding of the disease process with all procedures performed.
Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient with the
development of the care plan.
Key Responsibilities:
- Performs all therapeutic, acute, or critical respiratory
therapy procedures based on established standards. Evaluates
effectiveness and makes recommendations for change. Demonstrates
competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as
appropriate for all ages of patients served.
- Competent in performing and teaching others in all critical
care procedures and protocols, including: intubation, ventilator
management, disaster/emergency equipment use, arterial and
pulmonary artery line set up, arterial puncture and analysis, and
weaning from mechanical ventilation to extubating.
- Competent to apply skills to use, teach others, and
troubleshoot problems with specific types of cardiopulmonary
equipment, including: mechanical ventilator, disaster/emergency
equipment use, blood gas analyzer, CPAP/BiPAP, pulse oximeter,
hemodynamic monitor, ECG, ETCO2 monitor. Cleans and assembles
equipment and ensures it as ready for patient use. Maintains and
evaluates equipment items. Submits work orders as appropriate.
- Participates in the formation of a patient care plan through
assessment and reassessment activities regarding Respiratory Care.
Provides professional advice to expedite patient treatment.
Collaborates with other health team members to formulate agreeable
healthcare goals with the patient and /or family.
- Completes all work by the end of the shift, including
documentation, reports, equipment processing, shift report
preparation, and other related duties to ensure proper continuum of
care. Assists with maintaining a neat and orderly work area.
- Competent in the performance of all bedside ECG testing.
Recognizes arrhythmias and communicates findings, as appropriate.
Proficient with processing the reports. Responds as a member of the
Code Blue team.
- Assists with completion of all log sheets and daily checks as
appropriate. Evaluates and assists with maintaining inventory
items.
- Submits process improvement opportunities and may participate
in process improvement projects.
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as
it pertains to the work area
Requirements:
Formal Education:
- Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent
required.
- AMA Approved Respiratory Therapy Program preferred
Work Experience:
- 0 - 1 year experience
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
- State of Florida Certification (TT) or Registration (RT)
required upon hire.
- BCLS, ACLS through The American Heart Association required upon
hire.
- PALS through The American Heart Association (AHA) highly
preferred upon hire; required within clinical orientation
period.
- NRP through The American Heart Association (AHA) or American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is highly preferred upon hire; required
within 90 days of hire.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare
professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our
mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time
-.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice -. This means a we have
a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be
their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people
in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and
strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the
communities we serve.
Keywords: Parrish Healthcare, Titusville , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , Titusville, Florida
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