respiratory therapist - Melbourne, FL, United States - Parrish Healthcare Careers

Description

Sign On Bonus Available*
Respiratory
Full Time

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor, The Respiratory Therapist provides all therapeutic respiratory care procedures utilizing a multidisciplinary process in an acute or critical care environment.

Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient with the development of the care plan.
Performs all therapeutic, acute, or critical respiratory therapy procedures based on established standards.

Competent in performing and teaching others in all critical care procedures and protocols, including:

intubation, ventilator management, disaster/emergency equipment use, arterial and pulmonary artery line set up, arterial puncture and analysis, and weaning from mechanical ventilation to extubating.

Competent to apply skills to use, teach others, and troubleshoot problems with specific types of cardiopulmonary equipment, including: mechanical ventilator, disaster/emergency equipment use, blood gas analyzer, CPAP/BiPAP, pulse oximeter, hemodynamic monitor, ECG, ETCO2 monitor.

Cleans and assembles equipment and ensures it as ready for patient use. Maintains and evaluates equipment items. Participates in the formation of a patient care plan through assessment and reassessment activities regarding Respiratory Care. Collaborates with other health team members to formulate agreeable healthcare goals with the patient and /or family.

Completes all work by the end of the shift, including documentation, reports, equipment processing, shift report preparation, and other related duties to ensure proper continuum of care.

Competent in the performance of all bedside ECG testing. Evaluates and assists with maintaining inventory items.
Submits process improvement opportunities and may participate in process improvement projects.
Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

AMA Approved Respiratory Therapy Program preferred


Work Experience:
~Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

State of Florida Certification (TT) or Registration (RT) required upon hire.

NRP through The American Heart Association (AHA) or American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is highly preferred upon hire; Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time.

Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.