Respiratory Therapist RRT

4 days ago


Jacksonville, Florida, United States HCA Florida Memorial Hospital Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist RRT to join our team at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes.

Responsibilities
  • Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways.
  • Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
  • Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
  • Perform routine and high-risk procedures as prescribed by the Physician and follow appropriate policy in the application of respiratory procedures.
  • Communicate with physicians on the effectiveness of respiratory care procedures.
  • Thoroughly explain and answer patient and family questions regarding respiratory care.
  • Review patients' charts to verify order and check for contradictions of therapy.
  • Assess patient and provide proper documentation in patient's chart as related to therapy.
  • Assemble, install, disassemble, assess and maintain equipment according to manufacturer and department policy.
Requirements
  • Acceptable degree from an accredited school - Associate in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
  • A Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Florida, in accordance with law and regulation, is required.
  • 1-3 years of experience is preferred. Hospital setting experience highly desirable.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) Provider is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT / RCP)
About Us

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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