Respiratory Therapist - District Float Pool - FT/PT/Per Diem - Days/Nights - Up to $10K Sign on Bonus - MHS

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Hollywood, Florida

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.

Join a team of imaging professionals supporting Memorial Healthcare System's six acute care hospitals. Work side by side with department staff across multiple facilities, delivering high-quality diagnostic care where it's needed most. As part of the District Float Pool, you'll contribute to a system that includes but not limited to: Memorial Regional Hospital, our flagship Level I trauma center and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a Magnet recognized leader in pediatric care. This is more than a job, it's a chance to make a meaningful impact across South Florida's most trusted healthcare network.Opportunities for Full time, Part time and Per Diem, Day and Night shifts.$10K Sign on Bonus available for Full Time. $5K Sign on Bonus available for Part Time.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance support groups and other resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Demonstrates flexibility and competency to provide patient care throughout the South Broward Hospital District to a variety of patient populations.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Competencies:

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING - ARTERIAL PUNCTURE
• ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• HFNC/VAPOTHERM
• MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING/PULMONARY MECHANICS
• NON-INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (NIPPV)
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

• Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• NRP American Heart RQI E-Card (NRP AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• NRP Certification (NRP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• NRP Certification Grace (NRP GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• PALS American Academy of Pediatrics (PALS AAP) - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• PALS American Heart_non ecard (PALS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS American Heart E-Card (PALS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS American Heart RQI E-Card (PALS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• PALS Certification Grace (PALS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• PALS Red Cross (PALS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships. The incumbent must be able to lead others and take appropriate action when required. Required to work throughout the South Broward Hospital District in various nursing units treating a diverse range of patients under changing circumstances and challenges in different settings.

Required Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience in acute care setting required.

Other Information: BLS Certification (BLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICUPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areasAdvanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areasRegistered Respiratory Therapist - FL (RT LICENSE)Certified Respiratory Technician - FL (TT LICENSE) Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements GridAdditional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Additional Credential Info: PALS for Pediatric areas; NRP for NICU and ACLS for adult units

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Walking = 80%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Latex = 60%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0