Respiratory Therapist - FT - Days- $20K Sign on Bonus - MHW

Memorial Healthcare

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. The Respiratory Therapist delivers evidence-based care and therapies in settings such as the ED, Trauma, and Critical Care. Therapies and modalities may include inhaled nitric oxide, high-frequency oscillation, and invasive and non-invasive ventilator support. The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Hold a State of Florida Certified Respiratory Therapist (TT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) license.
Hold an accepted BLS credential from the American Heart Association, Red Cross, or the employer's listed grace-period credential options.
Demonstrate critical thinking and effective communication skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.
No prior work experience is required.

Nice To Haves

National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential is preferred.
Department-specific credentials: NRP for NICU, PALS for Pediatric areas, or ACLS for Adult areas.

Responsibilities

Educate patients and families about illnesses and provide information about community support groups and other resources.
Deliver ordered therapy according to the plan of care and assess the patient's response.
Monitor, document, and communicate patient condition.
Respond to codes and calls for emergent assistance; assess patient condition and provide appropriate treatment.
Evaluate respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.