Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem)

Larkin Community Hospital • Hialeah, FL

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care for patients across all age groups. This role provides advanced respiratory therapy services, including airway management, ventilator support, and emergency response, in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and hospital policies. The Respiratory Therapist plays a critical role in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

• Vocational / Technical diploma / Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
• RRT/CRT valid Florida license.
• BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and EMR systems.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
• Experience working in a hospital setting, particularly in an emergency room.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care for patients across all age groups.
• Providing advanced respiratory therapy services, including airway management, ventilator support, and emergency response.
• Adhering to physician orders, established protocols, and hospital policies.
• Ensuring patient care, safety, and contributing to positive clinical outcomes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree