Respiratory Therapist jobs at Health First

Job Requirements To be fully engaged in providing No Harm / Quality, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing day to day shift management, superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service to the customer, the respiratory therapy supervisor will be clinically proficient in the adult and the neonatal critical care areas.They will be responsible for assuring appropriate staffing levels, and equipment/supplies for all shifts.The respiratory therapy supervisor will assist in the evaluation of associates, competency check offs, policy and procedure manuals and revisions, and corrective action (as approved by department director). They will be responsible for performing respiratory care appropriate to the age of the patient for all skills applicable to the skills required of a Respiratory Therapist. They should have a thorough understanding of all respiratory care modalities and be capable of making judgment decisions and recommendations to physicians pertaining to respiratory care. PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Engagement: * As a member of assigned team, help to achieve goals. * Attends meetings as appropriate and helps HF achieve goals. * Conducts timely and periodic performance appraisals based on pre-established standards. Minimum of every six months. * Completes department staffing schedule by due dates. * Assist director with associate positive disciplinary counseling process. * Assists director with staff selection/hiring. * Effectively engages staff leading to high performance work teams within the Respiratory Services Department. * Builds trust, commitment, and accountability with staff. * Lives by Health First I-CARE values and holds associates accountable to them. * Complies with all governmental agency requirements to maintain licensure or accreditation for staff or facility, (i.e. Joint Commission, CLIA, ACHA, CAP). * Oversees and is responsible for daily operation of department * Assists with development of Computerized Health Information Systems. * Assists with the development, review, and revision of departmental policy and procedure. Quality/No Harm: * Responds to Stat calls within appropriate time frame with proper equipment. * Completes shift duties and other assigned tasks on time. * Follows proper infection control procedures for care provided. * Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation per physicians' orders, including troubleshooting and discontinuation. This includes BiPAP, CPAP, and all modes of mechanical ventilation. * Ability to perform acute and intensive care functions for the adult/pediatric patient under general supervision. * Demonstrate ability to interpret CXR for ETT, Pulmonary Artery, and IABP catheter placement, as well as the ability to interpret basic cardiac/pulmonary complications. * Demonstrates ability to initiate Heliox therapy. Understands indications, contraindications, and complications (HRMC only). * Demonstrates ability to perform all procedures required for NICU, and Labor & delivery and ability to initiate, troubleshoot, discontinue and manage IABP modalities. * Participates as an active member of assigned committee * Additional duties include: * Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency of emergent intubation, elective oral and nasal intubations. * Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency with arterial line insertions. * Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in assisting physician with the insertion of Pulmonary Artery catheters. (CCH only) * Proficiency in SVO2 monitoring and calibrations. * Ability to observe and interpret hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac arrhythmias. * Ability to auscultate and assess breath sounds and cardiac sounds. * Maintains current BLS, ACLS, PALs, NRP card, obtained through an American Heart Association Provider. * Additional skill checks, competency and education requirements for facility and FL License in Respiratory Care * Ensures all associates have met competencies and are proficient in providing respiratory care modalities. * Ensures all associates document for procedures correctly. * Documents care according to policy by random check. * Provides correct procedure to correct patient by checking two patient identifiers. * Maintains equipment in good working order and troubleshoots when necessary; reports all malfunctioning equipment to appropriate area/associate with documentation of problem. * Maintains a clean, neat, safe work environment at all times. * Thorough documentation, including patient care, interdisciplinary Plan of Care, patient education, and charges appropriately for care provided. * Gives report to oncoming shift on all patients and procedures, and assures completion of workload before leaving. * Medication safety- removes only one patient's medication at a time from Pyxis system. * Patient identification- Uses Pyxis med slip to appropriately identify two patient identifiers. * Hand-off communication - reads back/verifies all verbal and telephone orders, reports patient information to the appropriate associate in a timely manner, follows established approach to reporting including an opportunity to ask and respond to questions. * Compiles, reports, and interprets data for respiratory department QI. * Performs documentation audits as required. * Other duties as assigned Customer Experience: * Communicates effectively to educate patients, family and staff on Respiratory Care * Effectively engages staff to develop and maintain staff satisfaction procedures. * Maintains confidentiality in all dealings with patients and staff. * Attends all monthly staff meetings. Stewardship: * Reviews and holds associates accountable for daily charges. * Effectively communicates with patients, physicians and staff, work as a team player, contribute to cost effectiveness and work efficiently. * Promotes cost effective department operations. * Be a good steward of all hospital equipment and supplies. * Assists with inventory and ordering departmental supplies and equipment to provide superior services and care for the patient. * Reviews and completes Kronos on a timely basis. Work Experience QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: * Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Care * BS degree preferred * Current license from Florida DBPR as Registered Respiratory Therapist. * Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain. * Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS and NRP cards * (PALS and NRP obtained within 3 months of hire). * Must meet all skill requirements of a Respiratory Therapist * Must have good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills * Must have good organizational skills and prioritizing skills * Five years of progressive clinical experience in intensive care setting. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: * Must be able to withstand working up to 12 hour shifts consisting mostly of walking and standing. * Must be able to participate in prolonged CPR procedures. * Must have visual acuity and hand eye coordination necessary to perform clinical tasks. * Ability to bend, stoop and assist lifting of patients as care requires * Ability to auscultate and assess breath and cardiac sounds. * Must be able to move quickly in crowded conditions and work with patients with many lines and machines attached. * May be exposed to bio-hazardous waste, dust, aerosolized medication and unknown or communicable disease * Must be able to provide a professional appearance and wear designated uniforms. MENTAL DEMANDS: * Must be able to work effectively in stressful environments with patients, visitors and staff. * Must be able to make quick decisions concerning patient care and appropriate therapy. * Must be able to respond appropriately to life threatening situations * Must be able to collect and interpret data and educate patients with various levels of understanding according to age. * Must be able to prioritize and have good organizational ability * Must have good leadership, communication and interpersonal skills COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT/SKILLS CHECKLIST: * Will demonstrate competency of all core competencies for the Respiratory Therapist and Advanced Therapist on the Annual Competency Skills Checklist. Benefits ABOUT HEALTH FIRST At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve. Schedule : Full-Time Shift Times : evenings Paygrade : RTS