Respiratory Therapist-Tampa/Per Diem

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license

• Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Minimum of two (2) years of respiratory therapy experience
• Ability to work as needed and participate in on call schedule
• Ability to work unsupervised in the field, exercising some discretion and independent judgment
• Well-developed interpersonal skills: ability to problem solve with staff, while maintaining excellent working relationships
• Able to communicate clearly in English (written and verbal)
• Mobile Driver - Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance per Company policy
• Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area the Company serves
• Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling, lift 50 pounds) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Competencies:
• Satisfactory complete competency requirements for this position.

Responsibilities of all employees:
• Represent the Company professionally through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients.
• Comply with all state, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse.
• Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices.
• Observe Company health, safety and security practices.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company.
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Promote Company through participation in community and professional organizations.
• Participate pro-actively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels.
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level.
• Advance electronic media skills.
• Support Company research and educational activities.
• Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally.
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position.

Job Responsibilities:
• Conducts respiratory evaluation of patients as requested by clinical staff.
• Determines the need for utilization of respiratory equipment and supplies including BIPAP, CPAP, liquid oxygen, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, oral and intermittent suction, continuous pulse oximetry and ventilators.
• Makes recommendations for respiratory treatments and care based on patient assessment to clinical and medical staff.
• Provides routine follow-up and monitoring.
• Evaluates treatment effectiveness, patient compliance and safety issues, and recommend changes.
• Provides education on respiratory therapy to clinical staff, medical staff and patient/caregiver education regarding respiratory equipment use and maintenance, respiratory medications and treatments, energy conservation, home safety and oxygen safety.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation for each assigned patient. Completes documentation in a timely manner and distributes to the appropriate parties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

All Chapters Health System employees performing services for Florida affiliates are submitted through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to verify eligibility after a conditional offer of employment is made as well as ongoing eligibility. For more information, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.