Respiratory Therapist

6 days ago


Lake Worth, Florida, United States HCA Florida JFK Hospital Full time

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to join our team at HCA Florida JFK Hospital, where we strive to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

Benefits

HCA Florida JFK Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. Our benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and more.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures, monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation, and assists with placement of artificial airways.

Responsibilities

  1. Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  2. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  3. Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  4. Assist with placement of artificial airways.
  5. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  6. Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
  7. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  8. Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  9. Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Requirements

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • Bachelor's Degree, or Vocational School Graduate, or Associate Degree.

About HCA Florida JFK Hospital

HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 558-bed acute care facility located in Palm Beach County. We offer a range of services, including emergency services, cardiovascular care, neurosciences, and robotic surgery. We are a Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and a certified Ventricular Assist Device program. We are an American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center and an American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Program.


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