Respiratory Therapist RRT/PFT - Respiratory Care

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
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.
The Respiratory Therapist RRT/PFT is responsible for:
Performing general pulmonary function testing and respiratory careservices in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Administer general respiratory care modalities in all areas, excluding NICU.
Function independently in PICU and all adult intensive care areas.
Implement and monitor therapeutic modalities per physician’s orders.
Provide on call staffing for department needs.

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 and the National Board of Respiratory Care and possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)
• Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist(within one year of hire date)

Nice To Haves

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred-must be obtained within 90 days of start

Responsibilities

• Performing general pulmonary function testing and respiratory careservices in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Administer general respiratory care modalities in all areas, excluding NICU.
• Function independently in PICU and all adult intensive care areas.
• Implement and monitor therapeutic modalities per physician’s orders.
• Provide on call staffing for department needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees