Respiratory Therapist

Description: HCA

Florida Brandon HospitalAddress: 119 Oakfield Drive Brandon, FL 33511 Parking:-Day Shift: Either parking garage (3rd floor & up) -Night Shift: Across the street on Oak Field Medical Plaza or parking garage

Scrub Color: RN - Navy

Additional information: Bed Capacity: 422

Unit Information: (Respiratory Therapy-NICU/754) Location: HCA

Florida Brandon Hospital Address: 119 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 34219 Floor: Building: Main hospital General Information Tell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds 36 Bed Level 3

NICU Number of Staff Type of staff: Day Shift 2 Respiratory Therapists Night Shift 2 Respiratory Therapists Patient Ratios NICU is generally staffed with 2 therapists to cover the 36 bed unit during peak volumes. Type of equipment - Drager VN500 ventilators, 3100A Oscillators, Mallinckrodt Nitric Oxide and Vapotherms EMR Meditech and NeoNotes Typical hiring profile Skill Set Most recruited for: Registered

Respiratory Therapists Must have: Level 3 NICU experience -would consider someone with 3-5 years of Level 2 NICU experience NRP certification Preferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. STABLE certification List typical procedures performed on unit(s): Attend high risk deliveries Ventilator management with conventional as well as high frequency oscillatory ventilation Surfactant administration Blood gas acquisition and interpretation Nitric Oxide administration Best personality Fit: Positive attitude Ability to critically think and work independently Detail oriented

Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please feel free to attach unit policies and guidelines. Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. *Remember it is a very competitive market any information you can provide will help attract talent. General CommentsTraveler shall be scheduled in accordance with facility policy and is expected to work every other weekend and Holidays in rotation with Hospital employees. Position creation reason:Vacant

Position: 91