Respiratory Therapist Registered - Part-Time/Nights

The Respiratory Therapist evaluates, treats, and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. This position practices under the direction of a physician. The position provides bedside respiratory care to patients as assigned by supervisors and given on the physician's written order for both in house and out patient care.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
• Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN), Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI, Invasive and non-invasive Ventilator Management, , Oxygen Therapy, Lung volume expansion protocols, ventilator weaning protocols.
• Performs arterial punctures using radial, brachial, and femoral sites independently. Draws off arterial lines to obtain sample for blood gas analysis.
• Performs all aspects of artificial airway care.
• Sets up and maintenance of infant oxygen devices, and mechanical ventilators.
• Familiar with oxygen delivery systems (i.e., nasal, Heated High Flow Nasal Canulas, venuturi mask, Heated tracheostomy masks).
• Responsible for the set up, safety check, monitoring, and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilators
• Maintains accurate and legible records, documenting clinical notes in patient’s charts.
• Participates in reporting patient progress, and prioritizing patient condition to the next shift.
• Be a member of the "code team" responding to arrest situations and CAT calls.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Respiratory Required or
• Certificate of Completion Respiratory Preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• Clinical rotations from an accredited respiratory practitioner program Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist State of Florida Upon Hire Required
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLS) American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Teach, train, supervise, or use the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, or assistants.
• Experience working in critical care as a respiratory therapist and working closely with hospital management to

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