Respiratory Therapist-Tampa/Per Diem

About the role

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success!

As requested by clinical staff, the Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy services to optimize pulmonary function and symptom control for patients.

In addition to the Respiratory Therapist responsibilities, the Respiratory Therapist Preceptor plans, coordinates and carries out educational opportunities for new Respiratory Therapists. S/he orients the Respiratory Therapists to their role within the interdisciplinary team; evaluates job performance using competency checklist to ensure each new Respiratory Therapist has successfully acquired knowledge and skills essential to providing patient care.

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.

Compensation Pay Rate: $35.00

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.