Registered Respiratory Therapist, $20K Sign on Bonus

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position in an acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and primary knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. The role requires knowledge of adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. The therapist will work in all areas of RT including the Emergency Room, Adult Critical Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Blood Gas Analysis, and Pulmonary Rehab. COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling are a plus. The position offers a $20K sign-on bonus and new increased pay rates.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
RRT Florida Licensed
active NBRC certificate
Requires BLS, ACLS
at least 1 year hospital experience
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
BLS, ACLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling a plus.
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
Bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.

Responsibilities

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.