Registered Respiratory Therapist , Full Time (Free Standing ER- Deerfield Beach)

Trinity Health • Ft. Lauderdale, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will be in our Free Standing Emergency Room located in Deerfield Beach 340 S Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441 A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) helps patients with breathing problems, from premature babies to the elderly, by diagnosing, treating, and managing lung conditions like asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis , using diagnostic tests , oxygen therapy , mechanical ventilation , and airway clearance techniques , working with doctors to create treatment plans and educate patients on managing their respiratory health.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
• Willing to train for IV insertion and monitor tech shared role
• Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification from American Heart Association is required.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs Emergency room therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
• 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, pediatric and newborns.
• Able to perform arterial blood gas draws and analyze in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries as well as capillary samples.
• Able to insert IV lines, and draw lab work
• Able to monitor cardiac rhythms and perform 12 lead EKG

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED