Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights

Respiratory Therapist III provides routine, emergent and critical cardiopulmonary care under the direction of a physician to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

• Supervises the delivery of cardiopulmonary care in accordance with applicable policy and procedure.
• Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress.
• Recommends change in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within the confines of established protocols.
• Monitors, instructs and coaches patients before, during and after treatment delivery.
• Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects.
• Adjust therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.
• Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.
• Serves as resources to staff.
• Trains and instructs cardiopulmonary and other staff.
• Helps to supervise student preceptorship program.
• May serve as BLS, ACLS, PALS and/or NRP instructor.
• Maintains a supportive atmosphere conducive to quality care, department growth, staff development and high moral.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation.
• Determines or guides the determination of ventilator mode and settings.
• Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours.
• Responds to alarms and otherwise troubleshoots as needed.
• Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process.
• Adjusts ventilator in accordance with patient progress.

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of hospital experience as RRT or > 8 years of experience as CRT and at least 1 year of critical care.
• Must be a graduate of an approved respiratory care program; Associate degree or equivalent is required.
• Must be registered (RRT) or certified (CRT) prior to 2000 by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of employment.
• PALS and/or NRP must be obtained within 90 days of employment if required by the EFR primary hospital.
• Must have a valid Florida license issued by the Agency for Healthcare Administration of Florida.
• Preferred qualification: Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Must demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Flight privileges

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