Respiratory Therapist - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHM - Memorial Healthcare System
Miramar, FL
About the Job
Location:
Miramar, Florida
Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.
Summary:
Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING - ARTERIAL PUNCTURE, ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HFNC/VAPOTHERM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING/PULMONARY MECHANICS, NON-INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (NIPPV), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Can be licensed as RT or TT. National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.Department Specific Credentials:Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU,Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areasAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areasNote: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Additional Credential Info: RT or TT
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
Miramar, Florida
Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.
Summary:
Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Responsibilities:
Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY, ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING - ARTERIAL PUNCTURE, ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE, CUSTOMER SERVICE, HFNC/VAPOTHERM, MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING/PULMONARY MECHANICS, NON-INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (NIPPV), PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Education and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
Additional Job Information:
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Can be licensed as RT or TT. National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.Department Specific Credentials:Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU,Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areasAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areasNote: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Additional Credential Info: RT or TT
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Asbestos = 0%
- Audible Speech = 80%
- Bending and Stooping = 80%
- Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
- Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
- Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
- Climbing = 0%
- Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
- Computer Monitor = 80%
- Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
- Depth Perception = 80%
- Distinguish Color = 80%
- Domestic Animals = 60%
- Dust = 60%
- Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
- Fire Risk = 40%
- Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
- Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
- Hazardous Medication = 60%
- Hazardous Noise = 40%
- Hearing Acuity = 80%
- Heating Devices = 60%
- Hypoxia = 0%
- Keyboard Entry = 80%
- Kneeling = 80%
- Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
- Latex = 60%
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
- Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
- Magnetic Fields = 80%
- Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
- Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
- Potential Electric Shock = 40%
- Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
- Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
- Radiation = 60%
- Reaching = 80%
- Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
- Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
- Running = 60%
- Seeing - Far = 80%
- Seeing - Near = 80%
- Sitting = 60%
- Smelling Acuity = 60%
- Squatting = 80%
- Standing = 80%
- Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
- Taste Discrimination = 0%
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Source : Memorial Healthcare System
