Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work with multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions.

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT Florida Licensed, active NBRC certificate. MFTPosition with Benefits. Requires BLS, ACLS, PALS and at least 1 year hospital experience. Willing to work flexible hours.

This is a Full Time Night Shift position

$20K Sign On Bonus

Position Purpose

As an RRT, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. An RRT helps patients who are having trouble breathing.

What you will do:

• Coordinate and oversee Bronch Service line procedures including Bronchoscopy, Ebus and use of DaVinci robotic navigational equipment.

• Staff training and competency for Bronch

• Policy review and upkeep.

• Oversight of scope cleaning and cleaning competency

• Oversight of the ordering of bronch area supplies.

• Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.

• Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting.

• Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner

• Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner.

• Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.

• Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.

• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.

• Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.

• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.

• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.

• BLS certification required. ACLS required

Position Highlights and Benefits:

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance

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Ministry/Facility Information:

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