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Respiratory Therapist FT Nights

Prisma Health

Pembroke Pines, FLFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Pembroke Pines, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Respiratory Care Practitioner License In The State In Which Work Is PerformedRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)BLSNRPPALSACLSNPSAssociate's degree

Job overview

Prisma Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist FT Nights. The Respiratory Therapist performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with physician orders and departmental policy. This role works independently in all acute and critical care settings, consulting with physicians and other personnel to make recommendations on treatment as appropriate. The therapist also initiates, monitors, and manages patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

Key focus areas include Performs respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with physician orders, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols, Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation, and Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment.

Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Respiratory Care Program, Respiratory Care Practitioner License, and Registered Respiratory Therapist. Important skills include Treat Patients Of All Ages, Treat Neonates, Treat Infants, Treat Pediatric Patients, Treat Adolescent Patients, and Treat Adult Patients.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Treat Patients of All AgesTreat NeonatesTreat InfantsTreat Pediatric PatientsTreat Adolescent PatientsTreat Adult PatientsTreat Geriatric Patients

Qualifications

Associate DegreeGraduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an Accredited SchoolRespiratory Care Practitioner License in the State in Which Work Is PerformedRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)BLSNRPPALSACLSNPSDiploma and/or Equivalent Experience

Full job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Performs duties necessary to treat patients in accordance with the physician’s order and departmental policy. Works independently in all acute and critical care settings. Consults with physicians and other personnel and makes recommendations on treatment as appropriate.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Performs respiratory therapy general and critical care procedures in accordance with the physician’s order, departmental policy, and Respiratory Care guidelines or protocols.

  • Initiates, monitors and manages patients requiring various types of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.

  • Initiates and manages various types of airways and associated equipment.

  • Obtains blood gasses from sites. Analyzes and reports results.

  • Documents and charges for respiratory care procedures and tasks. Provides patient and family education, as appropriate.

  • Communicates with members of the healthcare team to include students and nurse shadows. Provides an accurate and complete report. Makes recommendations as appropriate. Communicates well with supervisors, coordinators, or those acting in lieu of the above.

  • Adheres to infection control and quality initiatives. Performs appropriate cleaning/disinfection of equipment between patients as indicated by equipment type and isolation status.      

  • Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Associate degree. Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program by an accredited school

  • Experience - No experience defined.

In Lieu Of

  • In lieu of education and experience noted above, a diploma and/or equivalent experience may be considered.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner license in the state in which work is performed.

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

  • BLS

  • NRP, PALS, ACLS, NPS etc. must obtain and maintain certifications as required by work unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Skills necessary to treat patients of all ages to include neonates, infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc.

Department

80017135 Respiratory Care Services

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