Respiratory Therapist | Critical Care | $15k Sign-On + Relo

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare•Tallahassee, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in providing advanced respiratory care to patients across various life stages, from beginning to end. The Respiratory Therapist will administer general respiratory care modalities, operate independently in adult intensive care areas, and function as a Code Captain in at least one patient population (Adult, Pediatric, or Neonatal). The position emphasizes continuing education to develop assessment skills, communication, and knowledge in Pediatric, Neonatal, and Critical Care. Responsibilities include performing duties of a shift lead, collaborating with the patient care team, implementing and monitoring therapeutic modalities, and providing on-call staffing. The role reports to the Respiratory Care Manager.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health and the National Board of Respiratory Care
Possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred-must be obtained within 90 days of start.

Nice To Haves

2 years experience as an RRT practicing in a Neonatal, Pediatric or Adult patient population.
Validation of competencies for a Respiratory Therapist Critical Care.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred-must be obtained within 90 days of start.

Responsibilities

Administer general respiratory care modalities.
Operate independently in all adult intensive care areas.
Function as a Code Captain in at least one patient population: Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal.
Develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills and knowledge base within these areas while preparing for the next level of respiratory therapy in Pediatric, Neonatal and Critical Care.
Be competent to perform all duties and responsibilities of a shift lead and function as an alternate shift lead therapist.
Collaborate with multiple members of a patient's care team, including the implementation and monitoring of all therapeutic modalities per physicians' orders.
Provide on call staffing for department needs.