Respiratory Therapist I - Per Diem - Days - MRHS

Memorial Healthcare

40d • Onsite

About The Position

Patients depend on our team for the best in evidence-based care and innovative therapies, such as inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support modalities. Opportunities exist for motivated Registered Respiratory Therapists (and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians) with the skills to provide a high level of quality service in a variety of settings including the ED, Trauma and Critical Care.
Summary: Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Requirements

• Accredited Program: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• RT or TT required

Nice To Haves

• National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for NICU
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Pediatric areas
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) for Adult areas

Responsibilities

• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.

Benefits

• We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.
• We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree