Respiratory Therapist

2 weeks ago

Clearwater, United States HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

Responsibilities
  • Evaluate the respiratory needs of patients and develop and implement the Respiratory Care Plan.
  • 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.
Requirements
  • Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure.
  • American Heart Association BLS health care provider required. ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
  • Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
  • Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment.
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate actions in volatile situations.
  • Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
What You Will Do
  • You will perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • You will administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • You will assist with placement of artificial airways and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • You will monitor patient for therapeutic response and notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
What Qualifications You Will Need
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • RRT/Respiratory Care Practitioner (RRT/RCP).
  • Associate Degree.

HCA Florida South Tampa Hospital is a comprehensive healthcare provider with a reputation for excellence. We offer a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today.

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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