Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Critical Care - $15k Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance (if needed)

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric Intensive Care, and the most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle. Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Must possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred, must be obtained within 90 days of start.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years experience as an RRT practicing in a Neonatal, Pediatric or Adult patient population.
• Validation of competencies for a Respiratory Therapist Critical Care.

Responsibilities

• Administer general respiratory care modalities in accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures.
• Operate independently in all adult intensive care areas.
• Function as a Code Captain in at least one patient population: Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal.
• Develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills and knowledge base within Pediatric, Neonatal and Critical Care.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a shift lead and function as an alternate shift lead therapist.
• Collaborate with multiple members of a patient's care team, including the implementation and monitoring of all therapeutic modalities per physicians' orders.
• Provide on call staffing for department needs.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance (Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Contributions Matching Up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Opportunities
• Sign-on bonus, transition allowance

What This Job Offers

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