Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

CO044 Memorial Hospital Pembroke; Pembroke (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in ED, Trauma, or ICU settings. Responsibilities include evaluating care policies, educating patients, delivering prescribed therapies, and monitoring patient status.

Mandatory credentials include Florida RT/TT license, NBRC, and ACLS/PALS; NRP for NICU is preferred. Shift: Nights; experienced or entry-level candidates welcome.

Qualifications

• Accredited Respiratory Therapy program required.
• NBRC credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on outcomes, research, and best practices.
• Educates patient and family about illness and community resources.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.

Skills

Accountability

ABG sampling

Airway care

Customer service

HFNC/VAPOTHERM

Ventilation weaning

NIPPV

Patient-centered care

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

BLS (AHA) Card

BLS RQI Card

BLS AHA Card

BLS Grace Period credential

BLS Red Cross

Florida RT/TT license

NRP for NICU

PALS

ACLS

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in ED, Trauma, or ICU settings. Responsibilities include evaluating care policies, educating patients, delivering prescribed therapies, and monitoring patient status.

Mandatory credentials include Florida RT/TT license, NBRC, and ACLS/PALS; NRP for NICU is preferred. Shift: Nights; experienced or entry-level candidates welcome.