Respiratory Therapist
HENDRY COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
- Location
- Onsite (Clewiston, Florida)
- Employment
- Per Diem
- Level
- Mid Level
About the role
Hendry Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital in Clewiston, Florida, dedicated to quality, compassion, and innovation. The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized cardiopulmonary care to patients across the hospital under medical direction.
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About Company:
We Are Different!
Hendry Regional Medical Center is THRIVING! We have infused our culture with a focus on positivity for our teams. We know that a Healthy-Happy Workforce creates positive outcomes. Our banner is THRIVE!
T-Trust
We are committed to establishing trust at all levels, understanding that this is the foundation for all human relationships.
H-Honest-Authentic Communication
We understand the importance that communication plays in healthcare-but more importantly the ability to communicate-honestly and authentically is paramount for creating a healthy workforce.
R-Respect
It is not just a word-it is an expectation to give, and receive respect, at every level of our organization.
I-Innovation and Inclusion
We promote inclusion, and embrace understanding that the diversity of inclusion leads to the surprise of innovation! We have great thinkers with great ideas!!
V-Vulnerability
Vulnerability is a critical ingredient in creating trust. We support the effort, even if the outcome is different than expected. We understand the learner-is also a trier which means they don’t always succeed, but they always learn! We are here for each other first!
E-Expectation/Excellence
Our expectation is always to provide excellence-this extends first to each other, by creating a healthy-happy workforce. We provide an environment that Help Our People to THRIVE by creating JOY at Work!
TITLE:Respiratory Therapist
DEPARTMENT: Cardiopulmonary
REPORTS TO: Director of Cardiopulmonary Services
SUPERVISORS:Director of Cardiopulmonary, Compliance/Safety Officer, Medical Director
SUPERVISES: None
WAGE & HOUR DESCRIPTION: Non-Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE
This position provides specialized respiratory care to patients in all areas of the hospital in support of comprehensive medical care as directed by medical staff and pursuant to objectives and established regulations, policies and procedures. Employees work under medical direction of a provider and/ or Director of Cardiopulmonary Services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist preferred or Certified Respiratory Therapist required.
- American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certification required. NRP, PALS, and STABLE certifications preferred.
- Previous Respiratory Therapist experience preferred in the disciplines of Critical / Emergency Care.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to multi-task while working in a high volume work environment required.
- Able to work effectively with team members, supervisors, patients and their families to accomplish team goals.
- Ability to plan, organize and perform job associated tasks to completion. Willing to adjust personal schedule to accommodate patient needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of computers and proficiency in the use of an electronic health record system required, CPSl/Evident preferred. Knowledge of web based programs and Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.