ICU Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

CO046 Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapy Technician to join our critical care and ED teams. You will provide evidence-based respiratory care, including ventilator support, noninvasive modes, and advanced therapies, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, delivering treatments per plan of care, monitoring responses, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

• Accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• BLS certification required (American Heart Association).
• Certified Respiratory Therapist license (TT) - Florida required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license (RT) - Florida required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and resources.

Skills

ACCOUNTABILITY

ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING

ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE

CUSTOMER SERVICE

HFNC/VAPOTHERM

MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING

NIPPV

PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE

RESPONDING TO CHANGE

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

BLS (American Heart Association)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT license) - FL

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT license) - FL

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, Florida is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapy Technician to join our critical care and ED teams. You will provide evidence-based respiratory care, including ventilator support, noninvasive modes, and advanced therapies, in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, delivering treatments per plan of care, monitoring responses, and educating patients and families.