RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

UHS•Wellington, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellington Regional Medical Center is hiring a part-time Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a day-shift schedule of 24 hours per week. The position delivers respiratory care to patients of all age groups and includes full-time benefits. The therapist assists with orientation and training of new staff, serves as a resource person, may cross-train in other areas, and is willing to float to meet hospital needs. The role also includes participation in quality-improvement studies, in-services, and department meetings, as well as responsibilities related to stroke recognition and response. Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed acute care community hospital in Wellington, Florida, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. The organization emphasizes compassion, teamwork, innovation, professional growth, safety, and ethical treatment. It is committed to reducing preventable harm and providing high-quality healthcare to Palm Beach County residents.

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 in orienting and training new staff members and act 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 and follow the stroke alert process.
Assess and maintain the airway, assist with intubation, and transport intubated stroke patients.
Complete annual one-hour online stroke training to maintain current stroke knowledge.