Respiratory Therapist - Extern - Per Diem - Days - JDCH

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist Extern works under the direction of Respiratory Therapists (RT). The extern is responsible for maintaining an appropriate level of equipment and supplies in the various work areas and assisting Respiratory Therapists with various procedures and tasks.

Responsibilities

• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance. Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
• Competencies:
• Education and Certification Requirements:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Additional Job Information:
• Complexity of Work: This role requires critical thinking skills, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to build and foster positive relationships.
• Required Work Experience: Actively enrolled in an Associate of Science Respiratory program and completion of, at least, the first year of the program. No experience required.
• Other Information: Respiratory License required within 120 days post-graduation.
• Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
• Asbestos = 0%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Bending and Stooping = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%
• Climbing = 0%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%
• Computer Monitor = 80%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Domestic Animals = 60%
• Dust = 60%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 40%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
• Hazardous Medication = 60%
• Hazardous Noise = 40%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Heating Devices = 60%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 80%
• Kneeling = 80%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
• Latex = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting or Carrying 25.01 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%
• Magnetic Fields = 80%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
• Potential Electric Shock = 40%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
• Radiation = 60%
• Reaching = 80%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
• Running = 60%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Sitting = 60%
• Smelling Acuity = 60%
• Squatting = 80%
• Standing = 80%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Walking = 80%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%
• Shift:
• Days
• Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
• Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
• Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.
• We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (includi

Benefits

Additional Information

Location: Hollywood, Florida Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.

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