Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lee Health • Fort Myers, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities within Respiratory Care Services for which they have demonstrated proficiency and been documented as competent. Duties are performed according to established departmental and hospital policies, procedures, and guidelines. The role is responsible for delivering respiratory care to patients of all age groups, including therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management. A therapist who is qualified as a Technical Consultant may assess staff blood gas competencies.

Requirements

• Associate degree required.
• Credentialed as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• BLS certification required.
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required as appropriate to the population served and/or specialty.
• No experience required; graduates of an accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program are accepted.

Responsibilities

• Administer therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities within Respiratory Care Services for which competency has been documented.
• Provide respiratory care to patients of all age groups.
• Perform therapeutic treatments and oxygen therapy.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases.
• Manage ventilators and airways.
• Assess staff blood gas competencies when qualified as a Technical Consultant.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree