What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Respiratory Therapist position at BROWARD CHILDRENS CENTER?
Job Details
Respiratory Therapist Per Diem
Summary
Provides continuous and intermittent ventilatory management and support to residents.
Certified Respiratory Therapist
About Broward Children’s Center (BCC)
Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support.
With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.
“With your support, Broward Children’s Center (BCC) provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.”
If you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.
Summary
Provides continuous and intermittent ventilatory management and support to residents.
Education and/or Experience
Minimum of an associate degree from a respiratory therapy education program 1) supported or accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), or 2) accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and graduated on or before November 11, 2009.; and three to six months related experience and/or training.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Florida CRTT License
HIV Course, HIPAA Course, CPR
A Confidentiality Agreement is required and must be signed upon commencement of service.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Maintains life support systems.
- Assures accuracy of equipment through calibrations, adjustments and troubleshooting.
2. Knowledge of resident's on-going status and communicates completely during
shift report.
3. Assists with plan of care indicating ventilatory findings and parameters.
4. Performs therapeutic procedures.
5. Completes assigned workload and various responsibilities of total resident care.
6. Performs special procedures.
- Initiates and/or assists with CPR when necessary.
- Provides adequate oxygenation and ventilation and maintains patent airway during transports.
- Performs tracheostomy tube changes and maintenance.
7. Rotates through and functions proficiently in all resident care areas.
- Accepts work assignment on any shift and in any area assigned.
- Performs all shift-specific duties assigned.
- Acts as a resource person for new employees.
- Assists with meeting resident's daily needs by assisting with baths, diaper changes and other activities as needed.
8. Recognizes and reports any changes in clinical status.
9. Responds appropriately to all emergency situations.
10. Maintains accurate medical and departmental records.
- Completes documents in medical records after performing procedure.
- Labels all equipment circuitry when changed.
- Clearly labels malfunctioning equipment.
11. Performs equipment changes, cleaning, disinfection and maintenance as
required.
12. Organizes and restocks supplies.
13. Attends continuing education offerings as required for licensure.
14. Participates on facility committees/meetings.
15. Follows infection control policies & procedures.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Employee Benefits
Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible positions to support your health, financial security, and well-being. Key benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Multiple plan options to suit individual and family needs once eligibility requirements are met..
- Income Protection: Employer-paid basic life insurance and employer-paid short-term disability once eligibility requirements are met.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Options for medical and dependent care expenses, allowing pre-tax contributions.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: Automatic enrollment after eligibility, with diverse investment options to help secure your future once eligibility requirements are met.
- Additional Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and voluntary supplemental insurance, including accident and critical illness coverage.
Employee Childcare
BCC offers valuable childcare programs to support our employees and their families:
- Step Up Scholarship for Students with Unique Abilities (Pre-K up to 8th grade). We offer Private Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
- Early Learning Coalition of Broward County School Readiness Program (for children ages 1 up to 3 years old). Early Steps Therapy Services for those that qualify. Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
- Employee Daycare (for ages 1 year through 5 years old), available at $150 per week, inclusive of breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Broward County Non-School Days: We offer our employees childcare when Broward County has non-school days (winter break, spring break, thanksgiving break), with the exception of major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas day, etc.).
Join BCC and enjoy a supportive, robust benefits program designed to help you thrive in both your personal and professional life.
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