Now Hiring Respiratory Therapists
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic respiratory interventions for patients requiring services due to acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease. Therapeutic modalities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree, comprehensive ventilator management, and participation in hemodynamic monitoring. With approval from the Pulmonary Council and Respiratory Care Department, the therapist may perform elective and emergency intubations, insertion of arterial lines, and bedside bronchoscopies. The Respiratory Therapist may initiate therapy under established departmental protocols. Active interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals is expected and encouraged. Professional responsibilities may also include precepting or being shadowed by healthcare students.
Requirements
- Active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) under Florida Statutes, Chapter 468.
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six (6) months of transfer/hire (Venice Location only).
- Active RRT Credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in respiratory care or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to work and plan with others in a team setting while being creative and time effective.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic respiratory interventions
- Airway management
- Arterial blood gas sampling
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree
- Comprehensive ventilator management
- Participation in hemodynamic monitoring
- Perform elective and emergency intubations (with approval)
- Insertion of arterial lines (with approval)
- Bedside bronchoscopies (with approval)
- Initiate therapy under established departmental protocols
- Active interdisciplinary collaboration
- Precepting or being shadowed by healthcare students
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
- Life Insurance
- Competitive rates
- Bonuses offered
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
- Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
- Bereavement Leave
- Free Parking
- On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
- Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
- Direct Deposit
- Free Wellness Screening
- Free confidential counseling services
- Employee Discount Programs
- Recognition Programs
- Referral Programs
- Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
