Respiratory Therapist - Nights, Pediatrics

Company: Bay Medical Sacred Heart
Location: Pensacola
Posted on: May 23, 2020

Job Description:

Ascension Sacred Heart is a faith-based health system that provides a network of hospitals, outpatient health centers, physician offices, rehabilitation centers and a variety of other health services to communities in South Alabama and across Northwest Florida.-- The health system includes the 566-bed Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola and the Studer Family Children's Hospital at Sacred Heart, the region's only facility specializing in the care of children. Major regional services based in Pensacola also include the Heart and Vascular Institute, the area's leading Stroke Center, a Level II Trauma Center, and a Cancer Center affiliated with MD Anderson Cancer Network.---- In 2003, Ascension Sacred Heart opened its Emerald Coast hospital, a 76-bed community hospital in Walton County, near Destin, Fla. Ascension Sacred Heart also includes a 75-bed hospital in Panama City where services include a Level II trauma center and advanced cardiovascular care, as well as a 19-bed community hospital in Port St. Joe, FL, that serves Gulf and Franklin counties.Ascension is a faith-based healthcare organization dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. As one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S., Ascension is committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, especially to those most in need. In FY2018, Ascension provided nearly $2 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs.What You Will DoAs an Associate with Sacred Heart Health Systems, you will have the opportunity to provide--evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.Responsibilities:Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.What You Will NeedLicenses/Certifications/Registration:Required Credential(s):BLS Provider--credentialed from the--American Heart Association (AHA)--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--Respiratory Therapist--credentialed from the--Florida Board of Respiratory Care--obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.--NRP/PALS current or obtained within 6 months of hire date.Education:Diploma--High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree requiredEqual Employment OpportunitySacred Heart Health System is an equal opportunity--employer.Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.E-Verify StatementSacred Heart Health System--participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information.E-Verify (link to E-verify site)

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