Respiratory Therapist, PRN - JR238-1

Under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Department Director, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for Providing Cardiopulmonary Care Services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies and procedures.

Education

Certificate from an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Preferred

Experience

Minimum is 0-3 months, Graduate Respiratory Therapist, Board eligible

With current State of Florida License.

Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations

National Board Registered in Respiratory Care

Current State Of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist

CPR Certification

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Ability to use ABG machine, (drawing and analysis), Non-invasive O2 Sat., Ventilators, EKG, 24 hr. Holter Monitor, Treadmill Stress Tests, Pulmonary Function machine, CPAP & BIPAP machines, along with Aerosol delivery devices & perform chest PT & Postural Drainage

Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.

Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.

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