Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Respiratory Therapist Tampa

Job Summary Location: 3100 E FLETCHER AVE, TAMPA, FL 33613 Job Type: Full Time, Day Shift (United States) Schedule: 3/12's 7a-7p including every other weekend Sign on Bonus: Up to 15K Relocation Assistance: Up to 10K Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Responsibilities Assessment, stabilization, and treatment of neonates/pediatric patients according to policies, procedures and protocols established for respiratory services at AHT. Properly performs hemodynamic procedures to include assembly and calibration of arterial lines, assisting with pulmonary artery catheter insertion, calibration; performs cardiac output and hemodynamic/cardiopulmonary profiles. May perform arterial/venous cannulation under direct supervision, or independently after completion of documented competency. Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Assists with clinical instruction and new orientee staff precepting and serves as a resource person to lower-level therapists. Serves as a consultant/resource for Pediatric Emergency department respiratory patients. Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures neatly, accurately, thoroughly, and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. Responds to Code Blue emergencies, providing CPR and performing airway maintenance and procedural respiratory support. Utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, and multidisciplinary team consultations to determine therapy efficacy and make appropriate recommendations. Performs respiratory therapies, oxygen delivery therapies, and makes recommendations for efficient delivery methods. Obtains, analyzes, and reports findings of arterial blood gases, co-oximetry, and performs quality controls. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators, including conventional and non-conventional modes of ventilation. Assists physicians with diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy procedures, including equipment setup and breakdown. Provides effective patient education on therapy modalities to patients and their families. Demonstrates knowledge of infection control methods, safe body mechanics, and applicable regulations and standards. Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards and training. Interprets evaluations and test results to determine appropriate treatment plans in consultation with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Assesses, stabilizes, and treats neonates and pediatric patients according to established respiratory services protocols. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities ABG Puncture and Analysis [Required] Advanced CPR and airway management [Required] Oscillatory Chest Physiotherapy Applications [Required] Application Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devices [Required] Respiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applications [Required] Medicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion Therapies [Required] Basic Spirometry [Required] Routine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and Oximetry [Required] Non-Invasive High Flow Therapy [Required] Non-Invasive Heliox Therapy [Required] Basic Tracheotomy Care [Required] Advanced Tracheostomy Care including tracheotomy tube change & de-cannulation [Required] Non-Invasive Bilevel Application & Management [Required] Non-Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring [Required] Invasive End Tidal Co2 Capnography Application & Monitoring [Required] Basic Airway Management, Suctioning [Required] Bronchoscopy Assist [Required] Advanced Conventional & Non-Conventional Ventilator Management [Required] Utilize and adapt to State of the Art Technology, Computer Systems and Applications [Required] Effective Oral and Written Communication [Required] Advanced Hemodynamic Monitoring & Applications [Required] Arterial/Venous Line Cannulation Validation (Radial artery, Umbilical artery/Umbilical vein) [Required] Endotracheal Intubation Validation [Required] Nitric Oxide Therapy [Required] Advanced Airway Management [Required] Pediatric/Neonatal Oscillator Applications & Management [Required] Pediatric/Neonatal Proning Protocol Applications & Management [Required] The anatomy and physiology of the Pediatric/Neonatal cardiopulmonary system and associated pathophysiology. [Required] Pediatric/Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization. [Required] Assessment of the Pediatric/Neonatal patient, Pediatric/Neonatal respiratory care procedures, Pediatric/Neonatal pharmacology [Required] Respiratory care of the post-operative pediatric patient (general and cardiac surgery). [Required] Respiratory Care management of Pediatric/Neonatal diseases [Required] Respiratory equipment used in the PICU, including, but not limited to therapeutic, monitoring and diagnostic equipment. [Required] Conventional and unconventional Pediatric/Neonatal mechanical ventilation [Required] Advanced experience with neonatal and pediatric critical care [Preferred] Education Associate's in respiratory care [Required] Bachelor's [Preferred] Field of Study In Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science Work Experience 2+ years neonatal and/or pediatric critical care clinical experience in acute care setting [Required] Licenses and Certifications Current Florida State License as a RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist [Required] Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program by the National Board of Respiratory Care is required [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) [Required] Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Required] Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Required] NBRC Neonatal/Pediatric Respiratory Care Specialty (CRT-NPS) [Required] Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Pay Range $26.08 - $48.50 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. 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