Registered Respiratory Therapist , $20K Sign on Bonus

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d•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 work in all areas of RT including the Emergency Room, Adult Critical Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Blood Gas Analysis, and Pulmonary Rehab. COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling are a plus.

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
Tobacco Cessation counseling
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care
Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry
Bronchoscopy assistance
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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.