El Paso, Texas, Texas
Bellevue, Washington
Posted: 16-Nov-24
Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24035384
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
· Career Development
· Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
· Mental Health Resources and Support
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Nights
The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
· From state- of- the- art equipment to the most intricate building details, AdventHealth Wesley Chapel was designed from the ground up to maximize healing, patient care and wellness.
· Recognized as leader in patient satisfaction and was named Top 100 Hospital in Modern Healthcare Magazine by IBM Watson Health
· 50,000 sq ft community Health & Wellness Center
· Comprehensive women’s health center named Inspiration Place that incorporates female physician specialists, women’s imaging, pelvic floor and female physical therapy and a boutique spa.
· Consistently named a Top Workplace in Tampa Bay by the Tampa Bay Times
· AdventHealth Wesley Chapel has been named to Healthgrades Top 250 Hospitals list. This places them in the top 5% of hospitals in the country for superior clinical performance and excellence.
· Opened an offsite 24 bed, 24/7 emergency room in Central Pasco to better serve the emergency health needs of residents in west and central Pasco.
The role you’ll contribute:
The Respiratory Therapist III is responsible to the Department Manager. The Respiratory Therapist III delivers care to patients under the direction/delegation of the physician. Must be able to perform satisfactorily the specific competencies as outlined by the department. Must effectively interact with patient, families, physicians, and other health team members while maintaining standards of respiratory care practice and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Reports pertinent observations, interventions, and patient responses to the Registered Nurse and/or physician. Demonstrates sound judgment regarding observations, findings, and concerns. The Respiratory Therapist III serves as a resource for the department practitioners, students, and the interdisciplinary team, using critical thinking and decision-making skills in the delivery of quality patient care. Must contribute to the achievement of the Dashboard Measurements as well as patient, customer, and employee satisfaction.
The value you’ll bring to the team:
· Responsible for the safe and effective administration of medically prescribed medications, knowing their indications and contraindications.
· Knows and follows the indications and contraindications, the policy and procedures in administering therapeutic modalities to include: PAP, IS, USN, HHN.
· Sets up and monitors oxygen administration.
· Sets up oxygen cylinders and assures proper usage and safety measures are in place.
· Performs bedside spirometry tests. May be requested to perform test in PFT lab following adequate training and/or orientation.
The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:
· Graduate of an AMA accredited 2-year (AS degree) Respiratory Care Program upon hire.
· Must possess current state license (RRT) upon hire.
· Current American Heart Association BLS certification or RQI upon hire, then renewed quarterly following RQI protocols.
· American Heart Association ACLS certification or RQI required within 2 weeks of hire date, then renewed quarterly following RQI protocols.
· American Heart Association PALS certification or RQI within 90 days of hire date, then renewed quarterly following RQI protocols.
· NRP within 90 days of hire date.
· STABLE Education within 6 months of hire date.
