Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem, $10K Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health•Ft. Lauderdale, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work with multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions. Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure. Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting. Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner. Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units. Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries. As an RRT, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. An RRT helps patients who are having trouble breathing.

Requirements

Graduate of CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
RRT Florida Licensed or CRT who is RRT eligible
Active NBRC certificate
Requires BLS, ACLS
at least 1 year hospital experience
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
BLS ACLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

Willing to work with multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions.
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans
Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting.
Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner
Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner.
Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.
Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.