Respiratory Therapist Per Diem $10K Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works in an acute-care hospital setting, applying critical thinking and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes, respiratory therapy treatments, and adult mechanical ventilation principles and guidelines. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support proactive respiratory interventions and provides patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional.

Responsibilities include respiratory therapies and oxygen administration, supporting intubation and extubation when indicated, maintaining competency in adult critical-care mechanical ventilation, and safely obtaining arterial blood gas samples. The therapist also examines patients with pulmonary conditions, performs and analyzes diagnostic and pulmonary-function tests, and works with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans. This is a per-diem position without benefits; flexible hours are required.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy program; an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• Current Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health, or CRT status with RRT eligibility as stated in the posting.
• Active NBRC certificate; NBRC registration as an RRT is preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• At least one year of hospital experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care.
• Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, pulmonary function testing, and bronchoscopy assistance.
• NBRC registration as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

Responsibilities

• Provide floor-care respiratory therapies and administer oxygen according to policy and procedure in an acute-care setting.
• Perform or assist with endotracheal intubation safely when indicated.
• Perform endotracheal extubation safely when indicated.
• Maintain clinical competency in adult mechanical ventilation in critical-care units.
• Safely obtain arterial blood gas samples from radial, brachial, and femoral arteries.
• Meet with and examine patients with pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications.
• Conduct, perform, and analyze diagnostic and pulmonary-function tests to assess lung capacity and capability.
• Work with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED