Respiratory Therapist Per Diem $10K Sign On Bonus

Trinity Health•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist works in an acute care hospital setting, helping patients with breathing difficulties and pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications. The role requires critical thinking and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes, respiratory therapy treatments, and adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. The therapist works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and a multidisciplinary team to develop treatment plans and facilitate proactive respiratory interventions, under the direction of a licensed clinical professional. The position is per diem, part time, and works a 12-hour day shift. It is without benefits, though the posting advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The therapist performs floor-care therapies and oxygen administration, assists with endotracheal intubation and extubation as indicated, maintains competency in adult critical-care mechanical ventilation, and performs arterial blood gas draws safely and effectively.

Requirements

Graduate of a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Therapy Program; an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
Current State of Florida license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
Active NBRC certificate; the posting also specifies RRT preferred or CRT who is RRT eligible.
BLS certification required.
ACLS certification required.
At least 1 year of hospital experience.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Critical thinking skills and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes, respiratory therapy treatment applications, and adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines.
Willingness to work flexible hours.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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