RRT II - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights - $5K Retention Bonus

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner

Ranked for safety, quality, and patient satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques, and a commitment to serving the community enable Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Job Description

• Perform all respiratory care techniques in both critical and non-critical care areas.
• Assist and advise staff Certified Respiratory Practitioners.
• Duties will include but are not limited to aerosol therapy, oxygen therapy, CPT, incentive spirometry, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gases, pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program with an Associate's Degree.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC.
• Current Florida RT or TT license; CRT is accepted but must become a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 36 months from initial hire date.
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS Certification, NRP Certified within 90 days from initial hire date.

Team Member Competencies

• Establishing Relationships: Builds effective networks and working relationships to collaborate effectively within the department and organization.

• Peer Support: Provides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks and solve problems.

• Inspiring and Motivating Others: Fosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team toward goal accomplishments.

• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: Exercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions appropriately.

• Acting with Integrity: Interacts with others in a direct and truthful manner; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives.

• Being a Champion for Change and Innovation: Supports people in their efforts to try new things; generates novel ideas and adapts to change.

• Communicating Effectively: Speaks and writes clearly; tailors messages to fit the interests and needs of the audience.

• Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Treats all people with dignity and respect; demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding diverse backgrounds.

Physical Requirements

This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods. The team member will need to frequently assist in lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40 lbs, carry and lift up to 50 lbs.

Threshold Requirements

These threshold requirements are required and completed on a yearly basis:

• Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service, and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
• TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
• Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.