Resp Therapist Reg Full-Time Nights
Posted on: 12 Feb 2021
Milton, FL
Job Description
Job Description
Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Performs Blood Gas collection and analyzation. Maintains invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilators. Performs a variety of Respiratory Therapy related tasks. Reports to the Cardiopulmonary Director. Requires an associate's degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) licensure. Expected to maintain CPR, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
* Clear Florida Respiratory License in good standing.
* Required Education: Requires an associate's degree and a credential of Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
* Certification Requirements: Current American Heart Association BLS Certification prior to hire. ACLS and PALS within 60 days of hire.
* Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
* Collects and analyzes blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function.
* Manages BIPAP and Ventilator machines.
* Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks.
* Reports to Department manager.
Community Health Systems
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.
In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.
On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees120,000
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