RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
generis Tek•Tallahassee, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.
Requirements
- Must be an RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist).
- NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
- Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
- BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred (would consider less than 1 year if candidate has experience as a Respiratory Therapist).
- Would consider CRT experience.
- Would Consider New Grads
Responsibilities
- Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
- Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
- Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
- Assist with placement of artificial airways.
- Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
- Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
- Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
- Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Benefits
- $15,000 Sign on bonus
- Relocation Assistance: Case by Case
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
