Certified Respiratory Therapist: Cardiac Rehab Riverview

Schedule & Address Full time, Day shift, United States of America Address: 9330 US HIGHWAY 301 S, RIVERVIEW, FL 33578 Benefits Benefits from Day One: 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 Sign on Bonus: up to $15K Relocation: up to $10K Responsibilities Reviews workload, makes staff assignments, and assists with technical questions when serving as shift lead. Follows regulatory requirements in the blood gas lab, runs quality control tests, and changes analyzer cartridges. Documents interdisciplinary education and plan of care. Participates in interdisciplinary rounds and provides input to ensure appropriate patient care. Assists with bedside bronchoscopy procedures. Performs respiratory therapy treatments and procedures per provider orders, department policy, and recognized standards of care. Sets up, monitors, and adjusts ventilators, both invasive and non-invasive, and documents changes. Delivers aerosolized medication, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and performs lung function testing. Draws, analyzes, and reports blood gases to assess respiratory status. Responds to rapid response calls, code blue situations, and performs CPR. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify the plan of care [Required] Ability to ensure infection control [Required] Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications [Required] Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, and endotracheal intubation as [Required] Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and Heliox, administration of inhaled medications, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy [Required] Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive and invasive modes of mechanical ventilation [Required] Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring [Required] Ventilator patient transportation [Required] Knowledge and skill to care for the pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient in a health care delivery system, including specialized knowledge for neonatal care where applicable [Required] Infant / Pediatric experience [Required] Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment, triaging tasks according to importance [Required] Proficiency in basic computer knowledge including, Word and Excel, and computerized medical record documentation, with preference for knowledge in specific EMR systems such as Cerner and Epic [Required] Willingness to rotate throughout all patient care areas and work as a team player, making decisions and taking actions that consider the needs of the department and co-workers [Required] Perform respiratory therapy treatments and procedures competently according to physician’s orders, department policy, respiratory protocol, and recognized standards of care [Required] Manage operational costs through appropriate use and maintenance of supplies and equipment, and identify methods to control costs or generate revenue while providing maximum value to the patient and the hospital [Required] Education Associate [Required] Bachelor's [Preferred] Field of Study In Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Work Experience 1+ years as a certified respiratory therapist Licenses and Certifications State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required] Active NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required] Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Physical Requirements Physical Requirements - Pay Range $23.71 - $44.09 Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law) Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr adventhealth