Night-Shift RRT: Critical Care Respiratory Therapist Sign-On

Trinity Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Trinity Health in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have an active Florida license as an RRT, NBRC certification, BLS and ACLS, and at least one year of hospital experience.

Knowledge of adult respiratory care, mechanical ventilation principles, and blood gas analysis is essential. The role includes delivering therapies, oxygen administration, and assisting with intubation and extubation as needed, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
• Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
• Bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
• Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting.
• Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner
• Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner.
• Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.
• Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.

Skills

Critical thinking

Respiratory care knowledge

Ventilation principles

Blood gas analysis

Emergency room experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred

Job description

Trinity Health in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time night shift in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have an active Florida license as an RRT, NBRC certification, BLS and ACLS, and at least one year of hospital experience.

Knowledge of adult respiratory care, mechanical ventilation principles, and blood gas analysis is essential. The role includes delivering therapies, oxygen administration, and assisting with intubation and extubation as needed, with