SENIOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

UHS•Wellington, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellington Regional Medical Center is a 235-bed, acute care hospital located in Wellington, Florida, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Since 1986, it has provided high-quality healthcare services to Palm Beach County. As an accredited community hospital, Wellington Regional is committed to staying at the forefront of advanced technologies and expanding its programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community. The hospital fosters an environment that promotes compassion, teamwork, innovation, and opportunities for professional growth, guided by a mission of fair and ethical treatment for all. Service excellence is a core standard, emphasizing treating everyone as a guest, demonstrating professionalism, and practicing teamwork. Safety is a guiding value, with a commitment to achieving zero preventable harm through doing what's right, learning from experiences, and creating a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. This is a full-time position at 36 hours per week, offering full-time benefits and a night shift schedule. NICU experience is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved program.
Current registered respiratory therapist license in the State of Florida.
Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & STABLE certifications required.
Minimum one (1) year experience in neonatal intensive care services and/or completion of department’s NICU orientation is required.
Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute critical care setting is required.

Responsibilities

Delivers all aspects of Respiratory Care to all age groups.
Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members and acts as a resource person.
Is able to cross train in other areas and willing to float to fulfill hospital needs.
Participates in department QI studies, Inservices, and meetings.
Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead.
Verbalizes stroke alert process.
Assesses and maintains airway, assists with intubation, transport of the intubated stroke patient.
Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.