Respiratory Therapist, Full Time Night

Kindred; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Melbourne ARU in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide safe respiratory care as ordered by physicians. This includes monitoring mechanical ventilation, performing airway management, and conducting patient assessments.

The role requires collaboration with the care team and ongoing documentation. Responsibilities include adhering to department policies, participating in rounds and in-services, and supporting orientation of new staff.

Qualifications

• Administer respiratory care per physician orders.
• Maintain accurate documentation of procedures per policy.
• Provide airway management and equipment troubleshooting.
• Respond to emergencies with CPR/ventilation as needed.
• Assist in training new staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Respiratory Care procedures in all hospital areas.
• Update patient profiles and report timely to physicians.
• Verify orders and document services and charges.
• Participate in in-services, rounds, and meetings.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

CPR

Documentation

English communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response

Education

NBRC registry

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Melbourne and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 58-bed hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 47 long-term acute care (LTAC) hospital beds, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Similarly, our 11-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. Located off of NASA Boulevard on the outskirts of downtown Melbourne, we are less than two miles from the shores of the Indian River and plenty of shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Essential Functions

• Competent delivery of all Respiratory Care procedures as outlined in the department policy and procedure manual. Work in all areas of the hospital.
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of all Respiratory Care procedures per department policy and procedures. Enter into the department's computer all daily services and charges given to patients.
• Verify Respiratory Care physician's orders. Initial, date, and time order after verification.
• Receive and give accurate and complete report. Update and complete patient profile card to reflect patient's current clinical status. Be prepared and ready to receive/give report at the specified report times.
• Attend and participate in department in-services, meetings, patient care rounds, and mandatory hospital meetings.
• Keep Supervisor appraised of changes in workload and patient acuity.
• Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of Respiratory Care instruments and equipment. Perform troubleshooting with appropriate problem resolution.
• Perform effective airway management to include bag/mask ventilation. Assist physician/intubation certified therapist with intubation. Demonstrate safe and appropriate suction techniques and use of artificial airways. Initiate and perform "CPR". Primarily responsible for airway management. Initiate, maintain, monitor and document continuous mechanical ventilation.
• Provide timely and accurate update information to the physicians and other hospital personnel. Make recommendations for changes or modification of patient therapy by contacting physicians.
• Assist in orientation/training of new employees, respiratory/nursing students, and precept new employees during orientation.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Ability to work under stress and to respond quickly in emergency situations.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when working or interacting with residents, their families and other staff members.
• Ability to communicate in English effectively through verbal and written means to extent necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Understands principles of growth and development for the entire lifespan with the ability to
• provide care appropriate for adult and geriatric patients as appropriate to the patient population.
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Reading and comprehension at level necessary to perform job duties appropriately.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• As required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Appropriate licensure from state licensure agency.
• ACLS and BLS certification required

Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in acute care setting preferred.