Respiratory Therapist (CRT) PRN Nights

UHS•Lakewood Ranch, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center® (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. Performs all aspects of respiratory care for patients of all ages in critical care, emergency room, med/surg, and nursery. Member of high functioning team performing intubations and education. Position maintains strong autonomy with use of protocols and a valued member of the interdisciplinary health care team.

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an AMA approved 2 or 4 year Respiratory Care program or equivalent, and registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) and licensed by the State of Florida as a Respiratory Therapist in good standing.
May also be a Certified Respiratory Therapist, credentialed by the NBRC and licensed by the State of Florida.
BLS required.
ACLS required.
Must obtain PALS and NRP certification within 90 days of date of hire.
Must complete annual departmental competency training.
Valid Florida RRT or CRT license.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care setting with nursery experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as a resource for staff and students.
Provides respiratory care in accordance with LWRMC policies and procedures.
Communication and interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and customer service skills required
Other duties as assigned.