Pulmonary Diagnostics RT

Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital: is a premier clinical and academic health system providing expert pediatric care for infants children and teens with some of the most challenging medical problems. Ranked in multiple specialties by U.S. News & World Report we provide access to innovative treatments and therapies. With more than half of the 259 beds in our teaching hospital devoted to intensive care level services we are the regional pediatric referral center for Floridas West Coast. Physicians and community hospitals count on us to care for critically ill patients and perform complex surgical procedures.

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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Pulmonary Diagnostics Respiratory Therapist provides quality respiratory care to patients including routine and complex procedures using a wide variety of techniques and equipment. This position collaborates with the multidisciplinary team and communicates effectively with others. The therapist ensures patient care meets quality standards established by the hospital department and regulatory agencies. The therapist is accountable for maintaining all skills and knowledge necessary to provide safe effective and developmentally appropriate respiratory care to patients of all ages from neonate to adolescent. Along with other members of the care team the therapist is responsible for patient outcomes that meet the high standards of care provided by JHACH.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Assess patients clinical status evaluate progress toward goals and recommend courses of action to determine a plan of care
Plan for patients respiratory care needs in collaboration with other members of the care team to provide the highest quality of clinical outcomes
Safely perform various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures according to established standards procedural guidelines and policies
Analyze critical situations and apply appropriate judgment and critical thinking to achieve problem resolution
Accurately and reliably interpret and communicate patient results to support patient care
Document interventions performed and responses to therapies in the electronic medical record
Interact with and explain therapeutic modalities to patients families and the interdisciplinary team in an understandable manner
Work effectively in a team-based environment especially during stressful situations involving quickly changing priorities

QUALIFICATIONS:
Associates Degree required
Current Florida Respiratory Therapist Licensure
Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Graduate from a Registered Respiratory Therapy Program approved by the Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC)
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Current PALS certification from the American Heart Association (or must be obtained within 120-day orientation period)
Current NRP certification required if working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Salary Range: Minimum$30.19/hour - Maximum$48.30/ will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

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