NICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Night Shift

Wellington Regional Medical Center; Wellington (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Assistance

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Career development opportunities

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401K with company match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time 36-hour week with benefits. NICU experience is required; float responsibilities may be needed to support hospital needs.

Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive respiratory care, guiding new staff, and participating in quality improvement activities. A Florida RT license and AHA certifications are required; prior NICU and critical care experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Current Florida respiratory therapist license.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & STABLE certifications required.
• Minimum one year NICU experience or NICU orientation completed.
• Minimum one year in an acute critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• Delivers all aspects of respiratory care to all ages.
• Assist in orientation and training of new staff; float as needed.
• Participate in department QA, inservices and meetings.
• Recognize stroke signs and stroke alert process; verbalize steps.
• Assess airway, assist with intubation and patient transport.

Education

AMA approved program

Florida Respiratory Therapist license

BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & STABLE certifications

Job description

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time 36-hour week with benefits. NICU experience is required; float responsibilities may be needed to support hospital needs.

Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive respiratory care, guiding new staff, and participating in quality improvement activities. A Florida RT license and AHA certifications are required; prior NICU and critical care experience is essential.