RRT-Registered Respiratory Therapist - Up to $25k Sign-on Bonus!
Company: Cross Country Healthcare
Location: Hollywood
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
This position is located in Miami, FL
Up to $25k Sign-on Bonus + Robust Relocation Package +
Comprehensive Benefits
Position Summary:
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) performs all respiratory
care related duties in their assigned area(s). Work is typically
performed under the supervision of a department head or director;
guided by general administrative policies and procedures.
Therapists are expected to be self directed in the absence of the
full-time Team Leader and may take charge or lead worker duties
when needed. All medical job activities may be performed
independently, under direction of an attending physician or
CMO.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Sets up, assesses and monitors patients on ventilator or
oxygenation support. Assists in the orientation, training and
education of new respiratory care staff. Obtains and analyzes
arterial, pulmonary artery, venous or capillary blood samples for
blood gas determinations when approved, and ordered. (if applicable
at assigned specific institution). Participates in
interdepartmental and intradepartmental Quality Assessment and
Improvement activities to insure continuous improvement of services
provided. Administers aerosolized medications via small volume
nebulizer, metered dose inhaler, or intermittent positive pressure
breathing machine. Administers bronchial hygiene therapy via
percussion & vibration, postural drainage, coughing, suctioning,
and PEP mask therapy. Communicates openly and freely with physician
and nursing staff to maintain or improve the quality of processes
or outcome. Documents completely and accurately data obtained from
assessment and monitoring of patients, equipment, and alarm
settings. Continuously updates knowledge, skills, and competency
consistent with the needs of the patient population as well as
advances in science and technology. Monitors respiratory care
practices in his/her area, and notifies a supervisor of any
deviations. Performs hemodynamic monitoring in areas, once trained,
where therapists are authorized to do so (if applicable at assigned
specific institution). Performs pulmonary monitoring in areas, once
trained, where therapists are authorized to do so. Operates
electrocardiography equipment throughout the hospital using
techniques and styles appropriate to the age and safety needs of
the patient population served (if applicable at specific
institution. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide
safe cardio logical testing procedures that are appropriate to the
age and safety needs of the patient population served (if
applicable at specific institution. Prepares suitable
electrocardiograms for timely interpretation by physicians (if
applicable at specific institution. Verifies the safety and
performance of equipment to be used for patient testing, and
verifies preventive maintenance status, prior to use. Records all
patients visits and tests performed in appropriate format, either
manual or electronic. Follows organization wide and unit specific
age-specific, safety security and infection control Standards.
Attends appropriate orientation and training courses to maintain
competency in job skills and knowledge. Participates in required
educational programs, including HIS, Safety, Infection Control,
AIDS Awareness, age-related special needs and behaviors, Blood
borne Pathogen Exposure Control, etc. Respects the rights, privacy
and property of others at all times including the confidentiality
of information, according to Administrative Policy and Procedure
Manual. Relates and interacts well with others relative to their
age specific, physical and psychosocial needs. Participates in
quality improvement activities to insure continuous improvement of
services provided. Follows and performs all related unit specific
policies and procedures, as detailed on the unit specific
competency check-list. Utilizes job and unit specific equipment as
required. Demonstrates Associated topics: aso, crt, resp,
respiratory, respiratory care, respiratory therapist, rrt,
therapist
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