Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist at Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH will provide expert respiratory care across critical and non-critical care areas under physician orders. Duties include ventilator management, airway support, and patient education, with supervision as needed and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should hold FL RT licensure, BLS, and have strongventilator and pulmonary care skills; RRT preferred, ALS/PALS recommended.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed by the State of Florida as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• ALS and PALS recommended but not required.
• BLS certification required from recognized providers.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Follow Respiratory Care protocols and report care plan changes.
• Perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis per guidelines.
• Set up and manage ventilators, airway support, and related devices.
• Provide patient and family education on breathing techniques and equipment.
• Safely transport intubated patients using department devices.
• Conduct bedside tests such as PFTs, peak flows, and oximetry.
• Assist with emergency airway management and ventilator weaning.
• Attend annual clinical competency training.

Skills

RT License

BLS Certified

RRT Preferred

ALS/PALS Recommended

Advanced Computer Skills

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Florida RT License

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analyzers

Monitors & Telemetry

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist at Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH will provide expert respiratory care across critical and non-critical care areas under physician orders. Duties include ventilator management, airway support, and patient education, with supervision as needed and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Candidates should hold FL RT licensure, BLS, and have strongventilator and pulmonary care skills; RRT preferred, ALS/PALS recommended.