Respiratory Therapist III PRN Nights Port Orange ED
Company: AdventHealth
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: October 9, 2021
Job Description:
Description
Respiratory Therapist Per
Diem Nights
AdventHealth Daytona Beach at the New Port Orange Stand
Alone Emergency
Department
Opening in the Summer of
2021
Location will be south of the Port Orange Pavillion at 5811
Williamson Blvd., Port Orange,
FL
Top Reasons to Work at AdventHealth
Daytona Beach
- Great
benefits such as: Educational
Reimbursement
- Career
growth and advancement
potential
- High
quality of life with low cost of living on the shores of
Daytona Beach.
Work
Hours/Shift:
Per Diem
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.
-
Additional services may
include: Conscious sedation, broncho thermaplasty, bedside
bronchoscopy, endobronchial ultrasound, navigational bronchoscopy,
trans-radial band removal
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 PRN Nights Port Orange ED, Other , Daytona Beach, Florida
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