Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

CO043 Memorial Hospital West; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians to provide care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in ED, Trauma and Critical Care settings. You will deliver prescribed therapies, monitor patient response, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing quality improvement.

The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in

Qualifications

• Accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association is required.
• NBRC credential preferred; state licensure as RT/TT in Florida may apply.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Accountability

Arterial blood gas sampling

Artificial airway care

Customer service

HFNC/VAPOTHERM

Mechanical ventilation weaning

NIPPV

Patient and family centered care

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

BLS certification (AHA)

NBRC credential preferred

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Pembroke Pines, FL is seeking Registered Respiratory Therapists and Certified Respiratory Therapy Technicians to provide care for patients with cardiopulmonary disorders in ED, Trauma and Critical Care settings. You will deliver prescribed therapies, monitor patient response, educate patients and families, and participate in ongoing quality improvement.

The role requires critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in