Respiratory Therapist , Per Diem ALS Clinic

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. You will be 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, and working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
• BLS ACLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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