RT (Respiratory Therapist) - up to $15K sign on bonus

Landmark Management Services of Florida, LLC•Columbia, MO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Landmark Hospital of Columbia is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RT) to join their expanding team. This role is ideal for a therapist ready for a change, who enjoys challenging cases, and wants to make a difference in their community. Landmark Hospitals offers complex cases that will utilize and grow all clinical skills, and the RT team functions as a vital and valued member of a dedicated multi-disciplinary team in a positive critical care environment. Employees enjoy a high level of engagement and work with experienced, understanding leaders who value clinician interaction. The Landmark culture fosters connectivity through a focus on patient care in facilities averaging 30-35 beds, a collaborative multi-disciplinary team approach, opportunities to leverage and grow skills in critical care units, and patient-centered care for Long-Term Acute Care patients who stay an average of 25-30 days. As part of a multi-hospital system, the team benefits from sharing best practices. The position requires knowledge and skill to administer all forms of respiratory assistance and treatment responsibilities assigned to the Department of Respiratory Therapy.

Requirements

Valid RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) License
Minimum 1 year of acute hospital experience
BLS and ACLS certification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Superior analytical and critical thinking skills
Team, detail, and goal-oriented
Positive, professional, and empathetic demeanor
Ability to work a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

Critical care experience

Responsibilities

Function as a resource in all patient care areas and have frequent contact with patients, often critical in nature
Participate in Code Blue teams, rapid response teams, formulate patient care plans, and perform various invasive procedures
Manage and administer respiratory medications and therapeutic medical gases
Recognize interrelationships between vital signs, physiological activity, and pathological changes, analyzing and taking appropriate action
Observing patient monitoring equipment as it relates to patient pathopsychological activity and responding appropriately
Utilize independent judgment and actions in many tasks