Respiratory Therapist

Parrish Medical Center; Titusville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PLB Hours access

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement/Educational

EAP, Flex Spending, Accident

Job summary

Parrish Medical Center in Titusville, FL seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic respiratory care in acute and critical care settings, under supervision of Respiratory Supervisor. Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, and ensuring continuity of care across shifts.

The role requires Florida certification/registration on hire, BCLS/ACLS on hire, and PALS preferred; 0–1 year experience acceptable. Evening shift; full-time with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Florida license or registration on hire.
• BCLS and ACLS required on hire; PALS preferred or within orientation.
• NRP preferred within 90 days of hire; AMA approved program is a plus.
• 1 year or less experience acceptable for entry-level candidate.

Responsibilities

• Provide all therapeutic respiratory care procedures in acute or critical care.
• Evaluate effectiveness, adjust care plans, and document shifts and reports.
• Perform ventilator management, intubation, arterial and PA line setup and monitoring.
• Assist with blood gas analysis, ECG testing, and code team activities.
• Collaborate with health team to achieve patient-centered goals and safe care.

Skills

Ventilator management

Intubation

ECG testing

Pulse oximetry

Arterial line setup

Blood gas analysis

Extubation

CPAP/BiPAP

Disaster/emergency equipment use

Education

Associate's Degree

Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

Blood Gas Analyzer

Mechanical Ventilator

ECG Monitor

Job description

Sign On Bonus Available

Department

Respiratory

Schedule/Status

7:00pm-7:30am; Full Time

Standard Hours/Week

36

General Description

Under the supervision of the Respiratory Supervisor, The Respiratory Therapist provides all therapeutic respiratory care procedures utilizing a multidisciplinary process in an acute or critical care environment. Demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of the disease process with all procedures performed. Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient with the development of the care plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs all therapeutic, acute, or critical respiratory therapy procedures based on established standards. Evaluates effectiveness and makes recommendations for change. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate for all ages of patients served.
• Competent in performing and teaching others in all critical care procedures and protocols, including: intubation, ventilator management, disaster/emergency equipment use, arterial and pulmonary artery line set up, arterial puncture and analysis, and weaning from mechanical ventilation to extubating.
• Competent to apply skills to use, teach others, and troubleshoot problems with specific types of cardiopulmonary equipment, including: mechanical ventilator, disaster/emergency equipment use, blood gas analyzer, CPAP/BiPAP, pulse oximeter, hemodynamic monitor, ECG, ETCO2 monitor. Cleans and assembles equipment and ensures it as ready for patient use. Maintains and evaluates equipment items. Submits work orders as appropriate.
• Participates in the formation of a patient care plan through assessment and reassessment activities regarding Respiratory Care. Provides professional advice to expedite patient treatment. Collaborates with other health team members to formulate agreeable healthcare goals with the patient and /or family.
• Completes all work by the end of the shift, including documentation, reports, equipment processing, shift report preparation, and other related duties to ensure proper continuum of care. Assists with maintaining a neat and orderly work area.

Competent in the performance of all bedside ECG testing. Recognizes arrhythmias and communicates findings, as appropriate. Proficient with processing the reports. Responds as a member of the Code Blue team.

Assists with completion of all log sheets and daily checks as appropriate. Evaluates and assists with maintaining inventory items.

Submits process improvement opportunities and may participate in process improvement projects.

Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

Formal Education

• Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required.
• AMA Approved Respiratory Therapy Program preferred

Work Experience

• 0 - 1 year experience

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

• State of Florida Certification (TT) or Registration (RT) required upon hire.
• BCLS, ACLS through The American Heart Association required upon hire.
• PALS through The American Heart Association (AHA) highly preferred upon hire; required within clinical orientation period.
• NRP through The American Heart Association (AHA) or American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is highly preferred upon hire; required within 90 days of hire.

Full Time Benefits

Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:

• Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Program
• Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
• EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits