Respiratory Therapist

Parrish Medical Center is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will provide therapeutic respiratory care procedures in an acute or critical care environment. You will work under the supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor and demonstrate a strong knowledge and understanding of the disease process.

• Perform all therapeutic, acute, or critical respiratory therapy procedures based on established standards. Evaluate effectiveness and make recommendations for change.
• Competent in performing and teaching others in all critical care procedures and protocols, including intubation, ventilator management, disaster/emergency equipment use, arterial and pulmonary artery line set up, arterial puncture and analysis, and weaning from mechanical ventilation to extubating.
• Competent to apply skills to use, teach others, and troubleshoot problems with specific types of cardiopulmonary equipment, including mechanical ventilator, disaster/emergency equipment use, blood gas analyzer, CPAP/BiPAP, pulse oximeter, hemodynamic monitor, ECG, ETCO2 monitor. Clean and assemble equipment and ensure it is ready for patient use. Maintain and evaluate equipment items. Submit work orders as appropriate.
• Participate in the formation of a patient care plan through assessment and reassessment activities regarding Respiratory Care. Provide professional advice to expedite patient treatment. Collaborate with other health team members to formulate agreeable healthcare goals with the patient and/or family.
• Complete all work by the end of the shift, including documentation, reports, equipment processing, shift report preparation, and other related duties to ensure proper continuum of care. Assist with maintaining a neat and orderly work area.
• Competent in the performance of all bedside ECG testing. Recognize arrhythmias and communicate findings, as appropriate. Proficient with processing the reports. Respond as a member of the Code Blue team.
• Assist with completion of all log sheets and daily checks as appropriate. Evaluate and assist with maintaining inventory items.
• Submit process improvement opportunities and may participate in process improvement projects.
• Perform similar or related duties as assigned.
• Know fire, disaster, and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area.

• Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required.
• AMA Approved Respiratory Therapy Program preferred.

• 0 - 1 year experience.

• State of Florida Certification (TT) or Registration (RT) required upon hire.
• BCLS, ACLS through The American Heart Association required upon hire.
• PALS through The American Heart Association (AHA) highly preferred upon hire; required within clinical orientation period.
• NRP through The American Heart Association (AHA) or American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is highly preferred upon hire; required within 90 days of hire.