Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - NICU
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients of all ages with cardiopulmonary disorders. The role uses a range of therapeutic methods and equipment, including oxygen and other therapeutic gases, aerosol inhalation, Holter setup, pulmonary function testing, respiratory care equipment, mechanical ventilation, and blood gas sampling and analysis. The therapist also performs other respiratory therapeutic treatments and maintains professional relationships with fellow associates. The position reports to the Respiratory Care Director and/or Respiratory Care Supervisor. This is a full-time day-shift role at West Boca Medical Center. A sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 is available to qualified candidates, paid over 24 months. The hospital is part of the Palm Beach Health Network and provides general medical and surgical care, orthopedics, robotic surgery, breast imaging, women's and children's services, and the only Level III NICU in southern Palm Beach County.
Requirements
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
- If credentialed by the NBRC on or after July 1, 2002, participate in the Credential Maintenance Program to maintain NBRC credentials; credentials awarded before July 1, 2002 are not subject to this program.
- Graduate of a two-year AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program.
- Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Florida state licensure through the Department of Professional Regulations.
- Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- Current NRP certification for therapists working in the NICU.
Nice To Haves
- Recommend membership in the Florida Society of Respiratory Care and/or the American Association for Respiratory Care.
- A minimum of two years of post-graduate clinical experience in Respiratory Care procedures.
Responsibilities
- Treat cardiopulmonary disorders for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
- Provide respiratory treatments using oxygen and other therapeutic gases, aerosol inhalation, and related respiratory care equipment.
- Perform Holter setup and pulmonary function testing.
- Manage mechanical ventilation and perform blood gas sampling and analysis.
- Perform other aspects of respiratory therapeutic treatment.
- Establish good rapport with fellow associates while maintaining professional relationships.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance
- Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
