Knowledge of patient responses, side effects and proper dosages of medications used in respiratory care. Able to communicate effectively with Physicians, patients, managers and the publics. Ability to teach/instruct, assess and reassess others. Able to recognize and report abuse and neglect in patients. Knowledge of generally accepted practices in respiratory care as prescribed by the physician. Delivers, set-up, and maintains routine and non-routine therapies and equipment (i.e., oxygen, aerosol therapy, ventilators) utilized by Respiratory Therapy. Ability to perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases.
1yr min Acute care setting exp required (ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, Critical care unit)
FL State Respiratory License
NBRC RRT/CRT
Basic Cardiac Life Support(BLS)
ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
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