Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT)

Provides continuous and intermittent ventilatory management and support, respiratory care therapeutic procedures and medical gas therapy for residents.

Broward Children's Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support.

With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.

If you're passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

Maintains life support systems on respiratory impaired residents:

• Assures the accuracy of all respiratory therapy equipment through calibrations, adjustments and troubleshooting equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of resident's on-going medical status and communicates accurately and completely during shift report.
• Assists with plan of care.
• Performs respiratory care therapeutic procedures:
• Completes assigned workload and consistently shares in various responsibilities of total resident care.
• Enlists the cooperation of the resident in all procedures as appropriate.

Performs special procedures, i.e. CPR, transports, tracheostomy tube changes:

• Initiates and/or assists with CPR when necessary.
• Provides adequate oxygenation and ventilation and maintains patient airway during transports.
• Performs tracheostomy tube changes and maintenance.

Rotates through and functions proficiently in all resident care areas:

• Accepts work assignment on any shift and in any area assigned.
• Acts as a resource person for new employees and students and assists coworkers with duties.
• Assists with meeting resident's daily needs by assisting with baths, diaper changes and other activities as needed.

Acts in a supervisory role over Respiratory Care Practitioners and students, in the absence of the Director of Respiratory Care:

• Is available as a technical resource and troubleshooter on equipment related questions and problems.
• Is available as a clinical resource and assessor.

Acts as a liaison with all staff throughout the facility:

• Recognizes and reports any changes in clinical status, adverse reactions therapy or contraindications to treatment.
• Participates in facility committees and meetings as needed.

Maintains accurate medical and departmental records:

• Accurately and completely documents in medical records immediately after performing procedure.
• Labels all equipment circuitry when changed.
• Clearly labels malfunctioning equipment and notifies supervisory personnel

Maintains neat and clean resident care and work environment:

• Performs equipment changes, cleaning, disinfection and maintenance as required.
• Organizes and restocks supplies as needed.
• Follows infection control policies & procedures

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Broward Children's Center (BCC) is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible positions to support your health, financial security, and well-being. Key benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage : Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met.
• Income Protection : Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
• Flexible Spending Accounts : Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan : Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
• Additional Support : Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.

BCC offers valuable childcare programs to support our employees and their families:

• Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

Join BCC and enjoy a supportive, robust benefits program designed to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life.

BCC/CCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic