Respiratory Therapist 2

• Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician.
• The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care.
• Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing.
• Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities.
• Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician.
• The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures.
• Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes.
• Performs all other duties required.
• Essential Functions Makes informed care decisions based on assessments.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration.
• Adapts positively to change and resolves issues using appropriate channels.
• Collaborates with the team and supports group decisions.
• Provides timely, relevant information to supervisors and documents accurately.
• Maintains a clean, safe environment and correctly uses personal protective equipment.
• Participates in daily Patient Safety Huddles and follows patient safety protocols.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills across all age groups and seeks guidance when needed.
• Performs and reports Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time.
• Follows respiratory protocols and maintains competency with ventilation equipment.
• Administers medications safely, following policies, and documents appropriately.
• Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment and sets up treatments per physician orders.
• Monitors mechanical ventilation and environmental systems Demonstrates strong judgment in crisis management and emergency care.
• Actively contributes to process improvements and performs additional duties as needed

Education Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Life Support (ACLS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Life Support (PALS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Work Experience 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required