Respiratory Therapist

1 week ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. As a vital part of our patient care team, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.

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 and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations.
  • 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 and thoroughly explain and answer patient and family questions regarding respiratory care.
  • Review patients' charts to verify order and check for contradictions of therapy and 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
  • Related degree from accredited school - Associate in Respiratory Therapy or Bachelor Degree in Respiratory Therapy is Required.
  • RRT or RCP FL License - Registered Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Care Practitioner 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 Support 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.
About Us

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.

We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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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