Registered Respiratory Therapist , Full Time $20K Sign on Bonus

Trinity Health•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

10d•$20,000•Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
RRT Florida Licensed
Active NBRC certificate
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
At least 1 year hospital experience

Nice To Haves

COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling a plus.
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
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.