The Respiratory Therapist I provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, responds to emergencies, assesses patient conditions, and delivers appropriate treatments. They also educate patients and families about illnesses and evaluate respiratory care policies based on outcomes and research.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold relevant certifications such as BLS and state licenses. No prior work experience is required, but a National Board of Respiratory Care credential is preferred.
Pembroke Pines, 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.
Summary
Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Responsibilities
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.Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
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)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), 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 areasAdvanced
Cardiovascular
Life
Support (ACLS) for
Adult areasNote: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.Additional
Education
Info: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.Additional
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