Respiratory Therapist Position Available In Bay, Florida

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:

RegularWorkShift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The pay rangefor this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent uponexperience.$28.00

• $42.

00Position Highlights12 hour night shifts,e/3rd wknd/hol; 72hrs/2wksMay be eligible for a $15,000 sign-onbonus with a 3 year commitment!

Student Loan Repayment:

• This position is eligible for
• Avera’s-Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loansand save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000)from
• Avera
• will help pay down your principal balance faster.

YouBelong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built withcompassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and ourpatients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Responsible for the assessment, treatment, and management,diagnostic and therapeutic interventions affecting thecardiopulmonary system for neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, andadults. The individual must demonstrate proficiency in allmodalities of respiratory care, which may include, but not limitedto oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, airway clearance, bloodgases, airway management, non-invasive and invasive ventilatorsetup and monitoring. This position may also be required to work inthe sleep lab. What you will do Evaluates patients in order to receive, review, interpret, andadminister the prescribing orders regarding respiratory andcardiopulmonary treatments and tests. Accurately documents patientassessment, interventions, and progress in the electronic medicalrecord, as well as submits charges in an accurate and timelymanner. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care. Initiates andimplements respiratory care plans and interventions to meet theneeds of the patient in conjunction with the entire healthcare teamto ensure full understanding and cooperation to improve patientoutcomes. Performs administration, set-up, titration, maintenance,evaluations and documentation of supplemental oxygen, aerosoltherapy, airway clearance techniques, mechanical invasive ornon-invasive ventilator management, and preparation andadministration of respiratory medications. Ensures airway patency including various means of suctioning.(tracheal, nasal, and oral). Attends and assists to patients inrespiratory or cardiac arrest by performing cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and emergency airway care. Performs arterial and capillary punctures, runs venous,arterial and capillary blood gas samples, electrolytes and lacticacid tests and maintains and operates the Blood Gasanalyzer. May assist in Pulmonary Rehab by providing appropriateexercises and education to participants. May assist in outpatient clinic as needed and may schedulesleep studies and obtains prior authorizations for the sleepstudies when applicable. Performs diagnostic testing through pulmonary function, stressexercise, electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, oximetry,holter and cardiac event monitoring. Instructs clinical staff on the use of respiratory therapyequipment and the use of the EKG equipment. Assists with implementing and updating policies and procedures,maintenance of quality assurance reports and records, andmaintenance of equipment and ordering of supplies. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Respiratory Therapist

• Licensing Board An active license inthe state of practice Upon Hire and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
• National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• National Board forRespiratory Care (NBRC)

Upon Hire Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Bachelor’s 1-3 years Expectations and Standards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision,core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flowwith other team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standardsassociated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission,DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide rangeof benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. Wesupport you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthylives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into thefuture. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage onAvera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law.

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