What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) - PRN position at Lake Butler Hospital?
Description
Lake Butler Hospital is a critical access hospital in North Florida providing 24-hour emergency services, inpatient hospitalization, swing bed program, rehabilitation services, outpatient laboratory, and outpatient radiology (X-ray, ultrasound, and CT Scan) services to Union County and the surrounding counties. We are devoted to providing all members of our community with premier-quality health care in a compassionate and inviting environment.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our team as a PRN employee. PRN shifts are typically 7am-7pm and could be Monday through Sunday depending on the needs of the department.
Job Summary:
Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with providers and by prescription. Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription.
2. Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants, operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators.
3. Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes.
4. Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, noting, and evaluating patient's progress, recommending adjustments and modifications.
5. Completes discharge planning by consulting with providers, nurses, social workers, and other health care workers, contributing to patient care conferences.
See more on job description.
Respiratory Therapist, RT, Respiratory Therapy Technician, RCP, CRT
Lake Butler, Starke, Gainesville, Alachua, High Springs, Macclenny, Glen Saint Mary, Lake City, Keystone Heights, Baldwin, Jacksonville, Middleburg, Orange Park
Requirements
Education: Minimally Required associate degree, National Board of Respiratory Care and licensed to practice in Florida by the Florida Board of Respiratory Care. Current BLS and ACLS required. PALS preferred.
Experience: Minimally Required At least 3 years of Respiratory Therapy experience in a hospital setting
Skills: Minimally Required Bedside Manner, Informing Others, Verbal Communication, Medical Teamwork, Judgment, Procedural Skills, People Skills.
Physical Requirements:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
