Respiratory Therapist Per Diem $10K Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health • Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works in an acute-care hospital setting, using critical thinking and knowledge of adult respiratory diseases, respiratory treatments, and adult mechanical ventilation principles to support patient care. The role collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions and delivers care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional.

The therapist evaluates patients with pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications; conducts and analyzes diagnostic and pulmonary function tests; and works with physicians and nurses to develop treatment plans. Duties include floor-care therapies, oxygen administration, assisting with or performing intubation and extubation, supporting mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units, and safely obtaining arterial blood gas samples. This is a per diem position without benefits, with a night shift and flexible hours.

Requirements

• Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program; an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health, or a Florida-licensed CRT who is eligible for RRT, as specified in the posting.
• Active NBRC certificate.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• At least one year of hospital experience.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is preferred.
• Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, pulmonary function testing (PFT), and bronchoscopy assistance.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and examine patients with pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications.
• Conduct, perform, and analyze diagnostic and pulmonary function tests to assess lung capacity and capability.
• Work with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.
• Perform floor-care therapies and administer oxygen in accordance with policy and procedure in an acute-care setting.
• Perform or assist with endotracheal intubation and perform endotracheal extubation safely, as indicated.
• Maintain clinical competency in adult mechanical ventilation in critical care units.
• Safely and effectively obtain arterial blood gas samples from radial, brachial, and femoral arteries.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions.

What This Job Offers

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