Registered Respiratory Therapist, $20K Sign on Bonus
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist works in an acute care hospital setting and applies critical thinking skills and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatments. The role requires knowledge of adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines, and willingness to work across respiratory therapy areas, including the emergency room, adult critical care, and blood gas analysis. COPD education and tobacco cessation counseling are a plus. The position is full-time, working nights, and offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and benefits. The role includes floor care therapies and oxygen administration, support of airway procedures, mechanical ventilation care in adult critical care, and safe arterial blood gas draws. The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Respiratory Care program.
- Current State of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- At least 1 year of hospital experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Competency in blood gas analysis and spirometry.
- Knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes, respiratory therapy treatments, and adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines.
- Willingness to work in emergency room, adult critical care, and blood gas analysis areas.
Nice To Haves
- Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care.
- Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Bronchoscopy assistance experience.
- COPD education and tobacco cessation counseling.
Responsibilities
- Perform floor care therapies and administer oxygen according to policy and procedure in an acute care setting.
- Perform or assist with endotracheal intubation safely when indicated.
- Perform endotracheal extubation safely when indicated.
- Maintain clinical competency in mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.
- Perform arterial blood gas draws safely and effectively from radial, brachial, and femoral arteries.
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus
- Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
