Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH
Respiratory Therapist Neonatal TSP
Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH, Naples, Florida, United States, 33939
Overview
Respiratory Therapist Neonatal TSP at Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH. Location: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL 34102. Work Type: Full Time Temporary Pool. Work Schedule: 12 Hour Day.
Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist will perform all of the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist according to NCH policy and procedure. The Therapist will function independently with minimal supervision in all critical care and non-critical care areas of the hospital. Patient populations served will include geriatric, adult, pediatric and infant. The Respiratory Therapist, under the order of a physician, will assess and provide a plan of care for any patient with pulmonary disease or related illness. Procedures and therapy related to critical care will be administered including, but not limited to mechanical ventilator management, ventilator interventions, non-invasive ventilation, endotracheal intubation, airway management, ventilator transports, assisting with bedside bronchoscopy, apnea testing, extubation, sterile suctioning, and providing respiratory consultations. Charge duties will be assigned by the Director or Manager, which include work assignments, EMR Report maintenance, problem solving between departments and/or patients as well as responsibility for the overall provision of Respiratory Care during the duration of the shift.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Correctly follows all Respiratory Care protocols as ordered and reports any pertinent changes in care plans.
Safely and correctly performs arterial puncture to include Allen’s testing. Also, correctly utilizes the blood gas systems to analyze and report Arterial Blood Gas results as required by accrediting agencies.
Identifies and properly operates general Respiratory Care equipment including, but not limited to: pneumatic precursors, compressors, bipap units for sleep apnea, disinfection machines/supplies, nebulizers, MDI & spacers, incentive spirometers, bedside spirometers, NIF manometers, pulse oximeters, peak flowmeters, manual resuscitators, oscillatory valves, therapy vest, pap, and oxygen devices.
Provides patient and family education regarding CABG, deep breathing and coughing techniques, pulmonary rehab, and respiratory related equipment.
Safely performs patient transports of intubated patients utilizing department approved devices.
Accurately performs bedside testing including peak flows, ambulatory oximetry walks, and bedside PFTs. All results reported in a timely manner.
Provides basic emergency airway management including bag-valve-mask ventilation.
Sets up and manages all mechanical ventilators including modes, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, pressure support and PEEP levels. Understands ventilation techniques such as ATC, Pressure Control, optimal PEEP, and extubation requirements.
Identifies respiratory-specific drugs including dose ranges and intervals; reports adverse drug reactions.
Knowledgeable and proficient with ventilator intervention and weaning protocols.
Attends and/or completes annual clinical competency program.
Education, Experience And Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
Florida licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
NRP is required prior to completion of 90-day evaluation period.
Experience in a level II nursery or greater is preferred.
BLS certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
ACLS and PALS certifications are highly recommended but not required.
Intermediate computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Job Summary The Respiratory Therapist will perform all of the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist according to NCH policy and procedure. The Therapist will function independently with minimal supervision in all critical care and non-critical care areas of the hospital. Patient populations served will include geriatric, adult, pediatric and infant. The Respiratory Therapist, under the order of a physician, will assess and provide a plan of care for any patient with pulmonary disease or related illness. Procedures and therapy related to critical care will be administered including, but not limited to mechanical ventilator management, ventilator interventions, non-invasive ventilation, endotracheal intubation, airway management, ventilator transports, assisting with bedside bronchoscopy, apnea testing, extubation, sterile suctioning, and providing respiratory consultations. Charge duties will be assigned by the Director or Manager, which include work assignments, EMR Report maintenance, problem solving between departments and/or patients as well as responsibility for the overall provision of Respiratory Care during the duration of the shift.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Correctly follows all Respiratory Care protocols as ordered and reports any pertinent changes in care plans.
Safely and correctly performs arterial puncture to include Allen’s testing. Also, correctly utilizes the blood gas systems to analyze and report Arterial Blood Gas results as required by accrediting agencies.
Identifies and properly operates general Respiratory Care equipment including, but not limited to: pneumatic precursors, compressors, bipap units for sleep apnea, disinfection machines/supplies, nebulizers, MDI & spacers, incentive spirometers, bedside spirometers, NIF manometers, pulse oximeters, peak flowmeters, manual resuscitators, oscillatory valves, therapy vest, pap, and oxygen devices.
Provides patient and family education regarding CABG, deep breathing and coughing techniques, pulmonary rehab, and respiratory related equipment.
Safely performs patient transports of intubated patients utilizing department approved devices.
Accurately performs bedside testing including peak flows, ambulatory oximetry walks, and bedside PFTs. All results reported in a timely manner.
Provides basic emergency airway management including bag-valve-mask ventilation.
Sets up and manages all mechanical ventilators including modes, tidal volumes, respiratory rate, pressure support and PEEP levels. Understands ventilation techniques such as ATC, Pressure Control, optimal PEEP, and extubation requirements.
Identifies respiratory-specific drugs including dose ranges and intervals; reports adverse drug reactions.
Knowledgeable and proficient with ventilator intervention and weaning protocols.
Attends and/or completes annual clinical competency program.
Education, Experience And Qualifications
Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care.
Florida licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred.
NRP is required prior to completion of 90-day evaluation period.
Experience in a level II nursery or greater is preferred.
BLS certification required from American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
ACLS and PALS certifications are highly recommended but not required.
Intermediate computer knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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