Lead Respiratory Therapist Critical Care

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Health's Golisano Children's Hospital in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform clinical activities during the assigned shift and help maintain coverage, on-call readiness, and staff development.

Requirements include an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, 2+ years in respiratory critical care, Florida RRT license with NBRC credentials, and BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications; bachelor's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Minimum 2 years experience in respiratory critical care.
• Licensed RRT in Florida with NBRC credential (RRT-NPS or RRT-ACCS).
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required; intubation/arterial line may be needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs clinical activities per assigned shift and ensures shift coverage.
• Participates in staff orientation, training and competency determinations.
• Acts as a resource staff member for the shift and handles on-call coverage.
• Contributes to clinical evaluations of products and procedures and handles conflicts.

Skills

Critical care experience

Staff scheduling & leadership

Patient care focus

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Location: Golisano Children's Hospital - 9981 S. HealthPark Drive Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/6:45:00AM to 7:15:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $31.39 - $40.81 / hour

Summary

Performs all clinical activities per assigned shift. Participates in staff scheduling, assures appropriate shift coverage, on-call coverage, and related activities of the staff. Also participates in employee orientation, training and competency determinations. May perform staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a Key Operator. Actively participates in clinical evaluations of products and/or procedures. Provides conflict resolution, handles front-line complaints, and acts as the resource staff member for the shift.

Requirements

Education:

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy required. Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience in respiratory critical care.

License:

Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health Division of Medical Quality Assurance as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT-NPS or RRT-ACCS.

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP (based on hospital population) required. Intubation certificate & Arterial line insertion certificate can be obtained.

Other:

Bachelor of Science Degree required performing the duties of a Key Operator.

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