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PRN Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab

Lee Health
$39.78 / hr
United States, Florida, Fort Myers
2776 Cleveland Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 08, 2024

Location:Lee Memorial Hospital -2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers FL 33901

Department: Pulmonary Diagnostic Lab

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1

PRN Pay Rate:$39.78 / hour

Summary

Administers all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria-based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to patients of all age groups, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy and arterial blood gas draws. The therapist with PFT duties will perform diagnostic pulmonary function studies for both inpatients and outpatients. This therapist is also responsible for the daily maintenance and regulatory compliance of the blood gas instruments. Provides educational support to staff regarding blood gas labs. May perform assessment of staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a Technical Consultant.

Requirements

Educational Requirements
Required:

  • Associate degree required. Bachelors degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.
Additional Requirements:
  • Bachelors degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.
Experience
Required:
  • No experience required.
Additional:
  • New graduates of an accredited COARC respiratory therapy program accepted.
State of Florida Licensure Requirements
Required:
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist License
Additional Requirements:
  • none
Certifications/Registration Requirements
Required:
  • Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT.
  • BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
Additional Requirements:
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP appropriate to population served.
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

US:FL:Fort Myers

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