Respiratory Therapist - Extern - Per Diem - Days - JDCH

Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Hospital West is seeking a Respiratory Therapist extern to support RTs in the ED, Trauma and Critical Care areas in Hollywood, FL. You will help maintain equipment and assists with procedures under supervision.

The role emphasizes learning through hands-on practice, patient education, and collaboration with care teams, while meeting Florida licensing prerequisites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• BLS certification required (AHA).
• Florida CRT and RT licenses required.
• Active enrollment in AS Respiratory program; first year completed.

Responsibilities

• Assist RTs with procedures and tasks; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Evaluate care policies and monitor patient response to therapy.
• Educate patient and family about illness and community resources.
• Respond to codes and assist in emergencies.

Skills

Arterial blood gas sampling

Artificial airway care/maintenance

HFNC/VAPOTHERM

Non-invasive ventilation

Mechanical ventilation

Patient and family centered care

Standards of behavior

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

BLS Certification

Florida Certified Respiratory Therapist License

Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist License

Job description

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.

Location

Hollywood, Florida

Summary

The Respiratory Therapist Extern works under the direction of Respiratory Therapists (RT). The extern is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment and supplies in the various work areas and assisting Respiratory Therapists with various procedures and tasks.

Responsibilities

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

Competencies

• ACCOUNTABILITY
• ARTERIAL BLOOD GAS SAMPLING - ARTERIAL PUNCTURE
• ARTIFICIAL AIRWAY CARE/MAINTENANCE
• CUSTOMER SERVICE
• HFNC/VAPOTHERM
• MECHANICAL VENTILATION WEANING/PULMONARY MECHANICS
• NON-INVASIVE POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION (NIPPV)
• PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE
• RESPONDING TO CHANGE
• STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships.

Required Work Experience

Actively enrolled in an Associate of Science Respiratory program and completion of, at least, the first year of the program. No experience required.

Other Information

Respiratory License required within 120 days post-graduation.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Climbing = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 80%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Radiation = 60%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Sitting = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 80%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift

Days

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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