Acute Care Respiratory Therapist - $7.5K Sign-On Bonus

Palmetto General Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to initiate, administer and monitor respiratory therapy for patients across all ages. The role includes competency-based mechanical ventilation management for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients, with documentation and protocol adherence.

Qualifications include hospital-based experience (preferably 1 year) and critical care exposure, along with current Florida CRT/RCP licensure and BLS/ACLS.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• One year of Critical Care experience preferred.
• Basic Computer knowledge

Responsibilities

• Initiates, administers and monitors modalities of respiratory therapy and patient care to all age groups.
• Possesses ability to administer and monitor mechanical ventilation upon competency validation for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients.
• Documents and charts all therapy according to protocol.
• Collaborates with the medical staff and other disciplines to facilitate patient care.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains professional demeanor.
• May be required to work beyond regular hours and act as House Therapist as needed.

Skills

Basic Computer knowledge

Job description

Palmetto General Hospital in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to initiate, administer and monitor respiratory therapy for patients across all ages. The role includes competency-based mechanical ventilation management for neonatal, pediatric and adult patients, with documentation and protocol adherence.

Qualifications include hospital-based experience (preferably 1 year) and critical care exposure, along with current Florida CRT/RCP licensure and BLS/ACLS.