Respiratory Therapist Neonatal Seasonal

NCH

Naples, FL

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SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), Adverse Events, Analysis Skills, Apnea, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Competency, Clinical Trial, Community Health, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Management, Fellowship, Flow Meter, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Healthcare Quality, Hospital, Medical Treatment, Metered Dose Inhalers, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Neonatology, Nonprofit, Oximetry, Patient Care, Patient Education, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Problem Solving Skills, Pulmonary Disease, Research Skills, Respiratory Therapy, Systems Analysis, Testing, Time Management, Treatment Plan, Ventilator

LOCATION

Naples, FL

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DEPARTMENT: 16171 - Respiratory Care Neonatal LOCATION: 350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102 WORK TYPE: Full Time Seasonal WORK SCHEDULE: 12 Hour Day ABOUT NCH NCH is an independent, locally governed non-profit delivering premier comprehensive care. Our healthcare system is comprised of two hospitals, an alliance of 700 physicians, and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida that offer nationally recognized, quality health care. NCH is transforming into an Advanced Community Healthcare System(TM) and we're proud to: Provide higher acuity care and Centers of Excellence; Offer Graduate Medical Education and fellowships; Have endowed chairs; Conduct research and participate in national clinical trials; and partner with other health market leaders, like Hospital for Special Surgery, Encompass, and ProScan. Join our mission to help everyone live a longer, happier, healthier life. We are committed to care and believe there's always more at NCH - for you and every person we serve together. Visit nchjobs.org to learn more. JOB SUMMARY The Respiratory Therapist will perform all of the duties and responsibilities of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist according to NCH policy and procedure. The Therapist will function independently with minimal supervision in all critical care and non-critical care areas of the hospital. Patient populations served will include geriatric, adult, pediatric and infant. The Respiratory Therapist, under the order of a physician, will assess and provide a plan of care for any patient with pulmonary disease or related illness. Procedures and therapy related to critical care will be administered including, but not limited to mechanical ventilator management, ventilator interventions, non-invasive ventilation, endotracheal intubation, airway management, ventilator transports, assisting with bedside bronchoscopy, apnea testing, extubation, sterile suctioning, and providing respiratory consultations. Charge duties will be assigned by the Director or Manager, which include work assignments, EMR Report maintenance, problem solving between departments and/or patients as well as responsibility for the overall provision of Respiratory Care during the duration of the shift. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned. Correctly follows all Respiratory Care protocols as ordered and reports any pertinent changes in care plans. Safely and correctly performs arterial puncture to include Allen's testing. Also, correctly utilizes the blood gas systems to analyze and report Arterial Blood Gas results as required by accrediting agencies. Identifies and properly operates general Respiratory Care equipment to include, but not limited to the following: pneumatic precursors, compressors, bipap units for sleep apnea, disinfection machines/supplies, nebulizers, MDI & spacers, incentive spirometers, bedside spirometers, NIF manometers, pulse oximeters, peak flowmeters, manual resuscitators, oscillatory valves, therapy vest, pap, and oxygen devices. Provides patient and family education regarding CABG, deep breathing and coughing techniques, pulmonary rehab, and respiratory related equipment. Safely performs patient transports of intubated patients utilizing the department approved devices. Accurately performs bedside testing to include peak flows, ambulatory oximetry walks, and bedside PFT's. All results will be reported appropriately and in a timely manner. Provides basic emergency airway management including bag-valve-mask ventilation. Setting up and managing all mechanical ventilators including modes, appropriate tidal volumes, respiratory rate, pressure support and peep levels. Also can verbalize the various techniques used in ventilation to include ATC, Pressure Control, optimal peep levels and extubation requirements. Properly identifies respiratory specific drugs to include proper dose ranges and intervals of administration. Knows how to report adverse drug reactions associated with respiratory specific drugs. Knowledgeable & proficient with all ventilator intervention and weaning protocols. Attends and/or completes annual clinical competency program. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Must be a graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Care. Florida licensure as a Respiratory Therapist is required. Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred. NRP is required prior to completion of 90-day evaluation period. Experience in a level II nursery or greater is preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association are highly recommended but not required. Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386

About the Company

NCH

NCH Corporation is a global provider of industrial, commercial and institutional maintenance products and services. With offices and manufacturing plants on six continents, our 7,500 employees serve clients in 54 countries across the globe. We are a privately held, family owned business headquartered near Dallas in Irving, Texas.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals

FOUNDED

1919

WEBSITE

https://www.nch.com