Respiratory Therapist I - FT - Nights - $20K Sign on Bonus - MHM

Respiratory Therapist

Location: Miramar, 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.

Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities:

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

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)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)
• BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• 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: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Other Information: Can be licensed as RT or TT. National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred. Department Specific Credentials: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areas Note: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid. Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Additional Credential Info: RT or TT

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Climbing = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 80%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Radiation = 60%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Sitting = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%