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

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

11d•$41,600•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 be expected to work in all areas of Respiratory Therapy, including the Emergency Room, Adult Critical Care, and Blood Gas Analysis. Experience with COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling is 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.