Respiratory Therapist

Plantation Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Respiratory

Job Description

Department : Respiratory Therapy

Reports To : Director , Supervisor, Lead Respiratory, Charge Nurse

Position Summary : Responsible for direct care, equipment management and other respiratory related duties relevant to delivery of quality care in a safe environment according to interdisciplinary care plan approach.

Availaible to work night shift.

Very competitive salary which is way above Indeed estimated range

Qualifications :

• Current state of Florida licensure and CRT / RRT credentials
• Acute care and / or longterm care Pediatric and / or geriatric experience
• CPR certification
• Proficient in airway and ventilator management for children and / or adults
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work with others as a team
• Must be able to function independently
• Must demonstrate good judgement, tact and patience with others

Physical Demands / Working Conditions :

Predominantely heavy work as defined by Dictionary of Occupational Titles

Sufficient mobility and strength to move freely, to assure patient safety at all times and to assist, transfer or otherwise move patients and essential equipment.

Requires standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling. The position characteristics described are representive of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

However, reasonable accomodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Water exposure through frequent handwashing with soap.
• Potential direct exposure to blood, body fluid, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals.
• Must be able to work twelve hours shift

Genreral Appearance :

• Must be neat and clean with appropiate attire to carry out duties.
• Nails must be trimmed; Jewelry worn should not pose a risk of injury.
• Perfumes and colognes may be respiratory irritant to some and are not allowed.

Responsibilities : Crarries out all responsibilities according to the policies and procedures of the facility and within the scope of practice of individual licensure, under the direction of the charge nurse Lead Respitory Therapist.

Utalize knowledge and skills to assess and manage the patient's respiratory status, including, but not limited :

a. physical assesment and interpretation-auscultation, performing diagnostic studies (ABG, CBG, etc.), sputum specimens, monitoring and interpretation od SaO2, pCO2, blood gas values, and other diagnostiv, assist with procedures, assess patient response to interventions and determine appropiate course of action.

b. airway management- care of artificial airway and cuff, suctioning, positioning, medication administration , humidification , aspiration precautions.

c. Ventilation management- monitor assess work of breathing, monitor and assess lab values and results of other diagnostic tools, oxygen and medication administration, copt, postural drainage, monitor and assess patient response to interventions.