The Respiratory Therapist will administer respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies and abnormalities and will train and act as a resource for respiratory department technicians.

 Essential Function

• Assess patients and recommend respiratory therapy treatments.
• Plan, prepare, and administer respiratory therapy treatments including IPPB, aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, and sputum inductions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform diagnostic pulmonary and cardiac tests.
• Record patient treatment, response, and progress.
• Inspect, test, maintain, and operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Respond to “code blue” calls and assist by maintaining the patient’s airway and performing CPR.
• Instruct respiratory technicians.
• Attend department meetings as needed.
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines, policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Minimum of associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred) in related field
• Registered with the National Board of Respiratory Care
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed by Florida Respiratory Care Board
• Current CPR (BLS), ACLS, and NRP certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire.
• PALS certification required or obtained within 12 months of hire.

 PRN position