Respiratory Therapist III Full Time Nights
Company: AdventHealth
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: September 11, 2021
Job Description:
Description
Respiratory
Therapist III Full Time $15,000 Sign on Bonus and $5,000
relocation bonus potential
AdventHealth Daytona
Beach
Facility Address 301
Memorial Medical Parkway, Daytona Beach, FL
32174
Top Reasons To
Work At AdventHealth Daytona Beach
- $15,000 Sign on Bonus and
$5,000 Relocation Bonus Potential
- Work for a healthcare
system that believes in “Extending the Healing Ministry of
Christ”
- Career growth and
advancement potential
- High quality of life with
low cost of living on the shores of sunny Daytona Beach,
FL
- No State income
tax
Work
Hours/Shift:
Full
Time/Nights
You Will Be
Responsible For:
- Supervises the delivery
of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and
procedure. Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and
reassessment by monitoring patient progress. Recommends change in
respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity
and within the confines of established
protocols.
- Monitors, instructs and
coaches patient before, during and after treatment delivery.
Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects. Adjusts
therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.
Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow
measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to
optimal patient progress.
- Initiates and maintains
mechanical ventilation. Determines or guides the determination of
ventilator mode and settings. Reevaluates patient/ventilator
interface a minimum of every four hours. Responds to alarms and
otherwise troubleshoots as needed. Establishes weaning readiness
and facilitates weaning process. Adjusts ventilator in accordance
with patient progress.
- Draws and analyzes
arterial blood gases which may include Lactic Acid. Places arterial
lines. Makes or recommends changes in respiratory management
according to blood gas results.
- Responds to emergencies
including Code STEMI, Rapid Response and Code Blues; establishes
and maintains airway, performs CPR.
- Operates as support staff
for cardiopulmonary diagnostics. This may include performing:
cardiac stress testing under direct physician supervision, setting
up and discontinuing holter monitors, electrocardiograms, pulmonary
function testing and electroencephalograms
Qualifications
What you will
need:
- Current BLS is
required.
- ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of
employment
- PALS and/or NRP must be obtained within 90 days
of hire if required by incumbent's EFR primary
hospital.
- Must have a valid Florida
license
- Must have a minimum 3 years of hospital
experience as RRT or > 8 years of experience as CRT and at least
1 year of critical
care.
- Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory
care program; Associates degree or equivalent is
required.
Job
Summary:
The Respiratory
Therapist III provides routine, emergent and critical
cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to
neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
Takes responsibility as Lead Therapist covering in a supervisory
capacity in the absence of a Lead Therapist. Adheres to the
Corporate Compliance Plan, to the rules and regulations of all
local, state and federal agencies and to the standards of all
accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer
service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships
that are equally respectful to
all.
This facility is an equal
opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local
anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
Keywords: AdventHealth, Daytona Beach , Respiratory Therapist III Full Time Nights, Other , Daytona Beach, Florida
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