Respiratory Therapist NICU Supervisor - FT - Days - MHW at Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, Florida

Job Description:

Location:

Pembroke Pines, Florida


Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.



Summary:



Supervises daily staff activities for Cardiopulmonary services. NICU & Pediatric experience required.



Responsibilities:



Provides direction, orientation, training, coaching, and mentoring to staff. Assists with performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.Assesses quality of services delivered and facilitates staff development programs. Ensures staff compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures and protocols.Performs staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill required service levels. Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.Determines, coordinates and supervises daily staffing assignments and levels.



Competencies:



ACCOUNTABILITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MANAGING PEOPLE, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, RESPIRATORY PATIENT ASSESSMENT, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR



Education and Certification Requirements:



Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)ACLS American Heart E-Card (ACLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS American Heart RQI E-Card (ACLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification_non ecard (ACLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), ACLS Certification (ACLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), ACLS Certification Grace (ACLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL), Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)



Additional Job Information:



Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Three (3) years of related experience. Other Information: **Can be licensed as RT or TT. National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) is preferred.**Department Specific Credentials- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU,- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areasNote: For added clarification, see Mandatory Education Requirements Grid.



Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 80%


• Climbing = 0%


• Keyboard Entry = 80%


• Kneeling = 80%


• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%


• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 80%


• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%


• Reaching = 80%


• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%


• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%


• Running = 60%


• Sitting = 60%


• Squatting = 80%


• Standing = 80%


• Walking = 80%


• Audible Speech = 80%


• Hearing Acuity = 80%


• Smelling Acuity = 60%


• Taste Discrimination = 0%


• Depth Perception = 80%


• Distinguish Color = 80%


• Seeing - Far = 80%


• Seeing - Near = 80%


• Bio hazardous Waste = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 80%


• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 80%


• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 80%


• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 80%


• Asbestos = 0%


• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 60%


• Dust = 60%


• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 80%


• Hazardous Chemicals = 0%


• Hazardous Medication = 60%


• Latex = 60%


• Computer Monitor = 80%


• Domestic Animals = 60%


• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%


• Fire Risk = 40%


• Hazardous Noise = 40%


• Heating Devices = 60%


• Hypoxia = 0%


• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%


• Magnetic Fields = 80%


• Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%


• Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%


• Potential Electric Shock = 40%


• Potential for Physical Assault = 60%


• Radiation = 60%


• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%


• Unprotected Heights = 0%


• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 80%

Shift:



Days



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