Respiratory Therapist

Broward Childrens Center; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Daycare

Job summary

Broward Children’s Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care and ventilatory management for pediatric residents at the Pompano Beach facility.

The role requires an Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Florida CRT license (or eligibility). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation of all respiratory care procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program is required.
• Current Florida CRT license or eligibility required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Maintains life support systems and ventilatory equipment.
• Performs assessments and monitors patient respiratory status.
• Documents clinical findings and care plans in medical records.
• Provides respiratory procedures and interventions as prescribed.
• Collaborates with the care team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient care

BLS

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Florida CRT License

Tools

Ventilators

Tracheostomy care

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Childrens Comprehensive Care Center - Pompano Beach, FL, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Health Care, About Broward Children’s Center (BCC)

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support.

With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.

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If you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

SUMMARY

Provides ordered respiratory care and ventilatory management and support to residents.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program 1) supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or 2) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and graduated on or before November11,2009.; and three to six months related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

ESSENTIAL FUCNTIONS

• Maintains life support systems.
• Assures accuracy of equipment through calibrations, adjustments and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of resident's on-going status and communicates completely during shift report.
• Assists with plan of care indicating ventilatory findings and parameters.
• Performs therapeutic procedures.
• Completes assigned workload and various responsibilities of total resident care.
• Performs special procedures
• Initiates and/or assists with CPR when necessary.
• Provides adequate oxygenation and ventilation and maintains patent airway during transports.
• Performs tracheostomy tube changes and maintenance.
• Rotates through and functions proficiently in all resident care areas.
• Accepts work assignment on any shift and in any area assigned.
• Performs all shift-specific duties assigned.
• Acts as a resource person for new employees.
• Assists with meeting resident's daily needs by assisting with baths, diaper changes and other activities as needed.
• Recognizes and reports any changes in clinical status.
• Responds appropriately to all emergency situations.
• Maintains accurate medical and departmental records.
• Completes documents in medical records after performing procedure.
• Labels all equipment circuitry when changed.
• Clearly labels malfunctioning equipment.
• Performs equipment changes, cleaning, disinfection and maintenance as required.
• Organizes and restocks supplies.
• Attends continuing education offerings as required for licensure.
• Participates on facility committees/meetings.
• Follows infection control policies & procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to lift up to 35 lbs., stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Employee Benefits

• - Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met..
• - Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
• - Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
• - 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
• - Additional Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.

Employee Childcare

• - Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• - Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
• - Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
• - Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees child care when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).

Join BCC and enjoy a supportive, robust benefits program designed to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life.

Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Florida CRT License
• BLS mandatory
• PALS/NR preferred but not required
• HIV & HIPAA Certificates