Respiratory Therapist DT

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist at Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH will provide expert respiratory care across critical and non-critical care areas under physician orders. Duties include ventilator management, airway support, and patient education, with supervision as needed and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should hold FL RT licensure, BLS, and have strongventilator and pulmonary care skills; RRT preferred, ALS/PALS recommended.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed by the State of Florida as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• ALS and PALS recommended but not required.
• BLS certification required from recognized providers.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Follow Respiratory Care protocols and report care plan changes.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis per guidelines.
• Set up and manage ventilators, airway support, and related devices.
• Provide patient and family education on breathing techniques and equipment.
• Safely transport intubated patients using department devices.
• Conduct bedside tests such as PFTs, peak flows, and oximetry.
• Assist with emergency airway management and ventilator weaning.
• Attend annual clinical competency training.

Skills

RT License

BLS Certified

RRT Preferred

ALS/PALS Recommended

Advanced Computer Skills

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Florida RT License

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analyzers

Monitors & Telemetry

MS Office Suite

Job description

• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Day

• DEPARTMENT: 16171 - Respiratory Care
• LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102
• WORK TYPE: Full Time
• WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Day

About Nch

NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700+ physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care.

NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we’re proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan.

Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more.

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist will perform all of the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist according to NCH policy and procedure. The Therapist will function independently with minimal supervision in all critical care and non-critical care areas of the hospital. Patient populations served will include geriatric, adult, pediatric and infant. The Respiratory Therapist, under the order of a physician, will assess and provide a plan of care for any patient with pulmonary disease or related illness. Procedures and therapy related to critical care will be administered including, but not limited to mechanical ventilator management, ventilator interventions, non-invasive ventilation, endotracheal intubation, airway management, ventilator transports, assisting with bedside bronchoscopy, apnea testing, extubation, sterile suctioning, and providing respiratory consultations. Charge duties will be assigned by the Director or Manager, which include work assignments, EMR Report maintenance, problem solving between departments and/or patients as well as responsibility for the overall provision of Respiratory Care during the duration of the shift.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Correctly follows all Respiratory Care protocols as ordered and reports any pertinent changes in care plans.
• Safely and correctly performs arterial puncture to include Allen’s testing. Also, correctly utilizes the blood gas systems to analyze and report Arterial Blood Gas results as required by accrediting agencies.
• Identifies and properly operates general Respiratory Care equipment to include, but not limited to the following: pneumatic precursors, compressors, bipap units for sleep apnea, disinfection machines/supplies, nebulizers, MDI & spacers, incentive spirometers, bedside spirometers, NIF manometers, pulse oximeters, peak flowmeters, manual resuscitators, oscillatory valves, therapy vest, pap, and oxygen devices.
• Provides patient and family education regarding CABG, deep breathing and coughing techniques, pulmonary rehab, and respiratory related equipment.
• Safely performs patient transports of intubated patients utilizing the department approved devices.
• Accurately performs bedside testing to include peak flows, ambulatory oximetry walks, and bedside PFT’s. All results will be reported appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Provides basic emergency airway management including bag-valve-mask ventilation.
• Setting up and managing all mechanical ventilators including modes, appropriate tidal volumes, respiratory rate, pressure support and peep levels. Also can verbalize the various techniques used in ventilation to include ATC, Pressure Control, optimal peep levels and extubation requirements.
• Properly identifies respiratory specific drugs to include proper dose ranges and intervals of administration. Knows how to report adverse drug reactions associated with respiratory specific drugs.
• Knowledgeable & proficient with all ventilator intervention and weaning protocols.
• Attends and/or completes annual clinical competency program.

Education, Experience And Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program of Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the State of Florida as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association are recommended but not required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows