Registered Respiratory Therapist - Viera Hospital, Per Diem

Health First
Viera, Florida, US
Full-time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available!

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable for providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship.

Demonstrates clinical proficiency in the adult and / or neonatal critical care areas. He / she should have a thorough understanding of all respiratory care modalities and be capable of making judgment decisions and recommendations to physicians pertaining to respiratory care modalities.

He / she should also be able to evaluate these techniques and report their findings to the responsible physician.

Primary Accountabilities :

  • Thorough documentation, including patient care, interdisciplinary Plan of Care, patient education, and charges appropriately for care provided.
  • Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation per physicians' orders, including troubleshooting and discontinuation.

This includes BiPAP, CPAP, and all modes of mechanical ventilation.

  • Communicates effectively to educate patients, family and staff on Respiratory Care procedures.
  • Be a good steward of all hospital equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

  • Current license by State of Florida, Department of Health, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
  • Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
  • ACLS, PALS and NRP required if working in specific environments.
  • Good communication, interpersonal skills, organizational and prioritizing skills.

Job : Respiratory

Respiratory

Organization : Viera Hospital Inc

Viera Hospital Inc

Primary Location :

United States- Florida - Brevard County- Viera

Schedule : Per Diem

Per Diem

Shift Times :

7 : 00 am - 7 : 00 pm

Job Level : Associate

Associate

30+ days ago
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