Experienced Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Ventilation

CO046 Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist/Technician to provide advanced respiratory care across ED, Trauma, and Critical Care areas. You will educate families, respond to codes, and implement therapy plans with a focus on patient outcomes and safety.

The role requires two years of clinical experience with at least one year in a specialty area, and a graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program. Florida licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Respiratory Therapy program completion.
• BLS certification from AHA (ECARD or equivalent).
• NBRC credential is preferred or required.
• FL RT license or TT license required in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients and families about respiratory care and community resources.
• Assist in staff education and maintain high standards of patient care.
• Respond to codes and provide emergent respiratory support.
• Assess patient condition and deliver prescribed therapies per care plan.
• Monitor and document patient responses to respiratory interventions.
• Contribute to updating respiratory care policies based on outcomes and research.
• Adhere to clinical ladder requirements and professional behavior.
• Maintain safety and infection control practices in all settings.

Skills

Accountability

Arterial blood gas sampling

Artificial airway care

Customer service

HFNC/VAPOTHERM

Mechanical ventilation weaning

Non-invasive ventilation (NIPPV)

Patient and family centered care

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Respiratory Therapy program

BLS American Heart Association ECARD

BLS RQI ECARD

BLS non-ecard

BLS Grace period credential

BLS Red Cross credential

Florida RT license

Florida TT license

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist/Technician to provide advanced respiratory care across ED, Trauma, and Critical Care areas. You will educate families, respond to codes, and implement therapy plans with a focus on patient outcomes and safety.

The role requires two years of clinical experience with at least one year in a specialty area, and a graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program. Florida licensure is required.