What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (Casual/PRN) position at NemoursCareerSite?
4. Performs quality controls and ensures preventative maintenance is completed on diagnostic equipment. 5. Maintains and orders supplies necessary for pulmonary function lab. 6. Assist with patient flow of clinic.
7. Ensure provider’s orders are carried out: a. Under the direction of the provider schedules PT/OT, surgery, and diagnostic test to include pre-authorization and notification of patient. b. Assists provider with bronchoscopy if needed. 8. Ensures medications are safely stored in an appropriate area as designated by law, and that medication expiration dates are evaluated on a monthly schedule. a. Familiar with pharmacokinetics, contraindications, side effects, mode of administration of all medications provider prescribes.
9. Ensures accurate ICD-10 and CPT-4 codes are recorded. 10. Documentation of CF NBS grant to ensure all documentation is done necessary for grant deliverables are done in a timely manner. 11. Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by associates’ supervisor |
Required Qualifications:
Certified Respiratory Therapist by National Board of Respiratory Care or Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board of Respiratory Care
Current licensure in Florida as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Current licensure in Florida as Registered Respiratory Therapist
Current BLS certification with the American Heart Association
Current PALS certification or obtained within one year of employment
Preferred:
Registered as a Respiratory Therapist by National Board of Respiratory Care or Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board of Respiratory care achieved prior to July 2002
Nemours Children's Health offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package which includes:
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement/Continuing Education Support
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO), VTO (Volunteer Time Off) and 6 paid holidays
- Professional/Clinical growth opportunities
- Work Life Benefits