Texas Health Huguley FWS
Respiratory Therapist - RRT Nights
Texas Health Huguley FWS, Port Charlotte, Florida, United States, 33948
Overview
Job Description - Respiratory Therapist - RRT Nights (25012889) Location:
AdventHealth Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Schedule:
Full Time, Nights Organization:
AdventHealth Riverview / AdventHealth Port Charlotte Role
The Respiratory Therapist I (entry level practitioner) performs all necessary routine respiratory care procedures associated with acute or critically ill neonatal, pediatric, or adult patient populations and is able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. He/she initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support technique and equipment. Provides, preventive, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardio-pulmonary system in assigned patient care areas in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations and standards. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills must be demonstrated and maintained. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. The value you’ll bring to the team
Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures neatly, accurately, thoroughly, and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed. Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, airway suctioning. Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner, making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases, and co-oximetry. Performs quality controls as needed. Setup and performs oximetry, apnea, TC and ETCO2 monitoring as ordered by physician. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure. Reviews chest radiological reports as necessary per supervisor and policy and procedures. Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: Therapy is required. AAS or AS is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required. BLS, ACLS certifications required. Graduate RRT up to two years of acute care experience required. Current Florida State License as an RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current NBRC RRT credential,
preferred . Additional
Job numbers and internal references: 25012889. Location details reflect AdventHealth Port Charlotte and AdventHealth Riverview status. This description retains the professional responsibilities and required qualifications for the Respiratory Therapist - RRT Nights role.
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Job Description - Respiratory Therapist - RRT Nights (25012889) Location:
AdventHealth Port Charlotte, 2500 Harbor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33952 Schedule:
Full Time, Nights Organization:
AdventHealth Riverview / AdventHealth Port Charlotte Role
The Respiratory Therapist I (entry level practitioner) performs all necessary routine respiratory care procedures associated with acute or critically ill neonatal, pediatric, or adult patient populations and is able to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. He/she initiates and maintains appropriate therapy, including life support technique and equipment. Provides, preventive, supportive, and corrective interventions related to the cardio-pulmonary system in assigned patient care areas in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations and standards. Applies the knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate interactions with staff, patients, and families of all ages. Minimum competency in all applicable clinical skills must be demonstrated and maintained. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Adheres to AdventHealth Corporate Compliance Plan and to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. The value you’ll bring to the team
Proactively initiates process improvement ideas. Supports hospital and department mission, goals, and department metrics. Practices standard precautions and enforces safety regulations according to hospital policies on a continual basis. Documents and charges for procedures neatly, accurately, thoroughly, and completely to ensure quality standards set by the department and hospital. Responds to Code Blue emergencies immediately providing CPR according to the American Heart Association and performs other duties as directed. Performs airway maintenance including: proper use of manual resuscitators, oral and nasal pharyngeal airway insertion, airway suctioning. Properly utilizes patient assessment skills, protocols, chart review, and conferring with multidisciplinary team to determine efficacy of therapy in a cost and time efficient manner, making appropriate recommendations and changes per department protocol. Performs respiratory therapies and oxygen delivery therapies and makes recommendations to the most efficient delivery method per protocol. Obtains, analyzes and reports findings of arterial blood gases, and co-oximetry. Performs quality controls as needed. Setup and performs oximetry, apnea, TC and ETCO2 monitoring as ordered by physician. Initiates, maintains, transports, and monitors mechanical ventilators to include basic conventional modes of ventilation per policy and procedure. Reviews chest radiological reports as necessary per supervisor and policy and procedures. Qualifications
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed: Therapy is required. AAS or AS is required. Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required. BLS, ACLS certifications required. Graduate RRT up to two years of acute care experience required. Current Florida State License as an RRT/Registered Respiratory Therapist. Current NBRC RRT credential,
preferred . Additional
Job numbers and internal references: 25012889. Location details reflect AdventHealth Port Charlotte and AdventHealth Riverview status. This description retains the professional responsibilities and required qualifications for the Respiratory Therapist - RRT Nights role.
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