RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)
UHS•Wellington, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Wellington Regional Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a per diem night-shift position. The hospital is a 235-bed acute care hospital in Wellington, Florida, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. The role provides respiratory care to patients of all age groups and supports staff training, cross-training, and hospital coverage needs. The position also participates in departmental quality improvement activities, in-services, and meetings, and carries specific responsibilities related to stroke recognition and response.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-approved program.
- Current registered respiratory therapist license in the State of Florida.
- Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
- At least one year of experience in an acute care hospital, including adult critical care.
Responsibilities
- Deliver all aspects of respiratory care to patients of all age groups.
- Assist with orientation and training of new staff members and serve as a resource person.
- Cross-train in other areas and float as needed to fulfill hospital needs.
- Participate in department quality-improvement studies, in-services, and meetings.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of stroke and call a stroke alert overhead.
- Verbalize the stroke alert process.
- Assess and maintain the airway, assist with intubation, and transport intubated stroke patients.
- Maintain current stroke knowledge by completing the annual one-hour online training.
Benefits
- Opportunity to pick up extra shifts if interested
- Opportunities for professional growth
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