Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pensacola, United States - Ascension

    Ascension
    Ascension Pensacola, United States

    Found in: Talent US C2 - 1 week ago

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    Description

    Details

    • Department: Adult Respiratory Care
    • Schedule: PRN, Nights, 7pm to 7am
    • Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Pensacola
    • Location: Pensacola, Florida

    Benefits

    Paid time off (PTO)
    Various health insurance options & wellness plans
    Retirement benefits including employer match plans
    Long-term & short-term disability
    Employee assistance programs (EAP)
    Parental leave & adoption assistance
    Tuition reimbursement
    Ways to give back to your community

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    Responsibilities

    Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

    • Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
    • Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
    • Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
    • Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
    • Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

    Requirements

    Licensure / Certification / Registration:

    • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
    • Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire
      date or job transfer date required.

    Education:

    • High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
      degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

    Additional Preferences

    No additional preferences.