Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem - Days - MMA
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary
Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Job description
Summary
Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
Responsibilities
- Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
- Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
- Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
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
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required. Per CMS regulations employee may have either the license, registration or certificate in respiratory therapy.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Current Florida license, registration, or certificate in Respiratory Therapy
- BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- AHCA background screening
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communication skills
- Decisive judgment
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a stressful environment
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.