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DescriptionRespiratory Therapist II FT Days AdventHealth TampaLocation Address: 3100 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 33613Top Reasons To Work At AdventHealth Tampa
Florida Hospital Pepin Heart Institute, known across the country for its advances in cardiovascular disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and research.
· Surgical Pioneers – the first in Tampa with the latest robotics in spine surgery· Building a brand new, six story surgical and patient care tower which will ensure state of the art medical and surgical car for generations to come· Awarded the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke GOLD Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association and have been recognized as a recipient of their Target: Stroke Honor Roll for our expertise in stroke care. We have also received certification by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Stroke Association as a Primary Stroke Center.Work Hours/Shift:PRN/NightsYou Will Be Responsible For:ABG Puncture and AnalysisBasic CPR and airway managementOscillatory Chest Physiotherapy ApplicationsApplication Non-Invasive Oxygen Therapies & devicesRespiratory Monitoring Pulse oximetry applicationsMedicated Aerosol Therapies, Bronchial Hygiene Therapies, Lung Expansion TherapiesBasic SpirometryRoutine Oxygen Delivery, Devices, and OximetryNon Invasive High Flow TherapyNon-Invasive Heliox TherapyBasic Tracheotomy CareQualificationsWhat You Will Need:
Graduate of a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
Must be at the level of Critical Care Respiratory Therapist and have at least one year neonatal and pediatric critical care experience.
Must have successfully completed appropriate transport training regimen as directed by the Department Manager; complete the requisite number of supervised orientation transports demonstrating proficiency at procedures defined in the principal duties and responsibilities section of this job description.
Must be able to effectively deliver patient care while in transport via the confined spaces and unique environment of motor vehicle.
Minimum of 2,000 hours of Level II and Level III NICU experience for a RRT, or 3,000 hours for a Certified RT.
Accompanied a minimum of six (6) Neonatal Transports prior to staffing as a transport as the only RT in attendance.
Current Florida State License as a Certified Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 3,000 hours of Level II or Level III NICU experience (documentation of hours required) or;
Current Florida State License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Preferred with 2,000 hours of Level II and Level III NICU experience (documentation of hours required).
AHA NRP certification required.
Current BLS required.
ACLS and PALS required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment for pediatric transports.
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.
