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Respiratory Therapist, Nights, StaffFlex contract
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$61,904 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:
Full timeShift:
Night (United States of America)Address:
301 MEMORIALMEDICAL PKWY
City:
DAYTONA BEACH
State:
Florida Postal Code:
32117Job Description:
StaffFlex contract, 13 weeks $47.60/hr Full time; 3 - 12hr shifts 7p -7a Open availability, 7 days a week NICU experience required- Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
- Monitors, instructs, and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery.
- Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects and adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.
- Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours, responds to alarms, and troubleshoots as needed.
- Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process, adjusting ventilator settings in accordance with patient progress.
- Draws and analyzes arterial and capillary blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.
- Recommends changes in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within established protocols.
- Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress.
- Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work, and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
- Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining or guiding the determination of ventilator mode and settings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations are required. [Required]
- Intubations and airway management for all population served [Preferred]
- Ventilator management for all populations served [Preferred]
- Arterial line placements [Preferred]
Education:
- Associate [Required]
Field of Study:
- Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program
Work Experience:
- 1+ critical care experience [Preferred]
Additional Information:
- Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required] OR NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]
- Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) [Preferred]