Pediatric ICU RT - Day Shift, $15k Sign-On

Nemours in; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Nemours in Orlando, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and emergency respiratory care across patient care areas. The role includes clinical direction, education to staff, and collaboration with nurses and physicians. Schedule is 72 hours biweekly, day shift with weekend/holiday requirements.

A $15K sign-on bonus is offered. Florida license and NBRC-RRT are required. BLS is mandatory; PALS within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Florida license and NBRC-RRT credential required.
• AHA BLS required; PALS within 6 months of hire.
• External applicants only for sign-on bonus eligibility.
• 3 years of Pediatric ICU RT experience for sign-on bonus eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders for respiratory care and provide age-appropriate care.
• Assess patients clinically and evaluate therapy appropriateness.
• Provide aerosolized medication therapy and airway clearance therapies.
• Ventilator setup and management; perform non-invasive monitoring.
• Document care, patient assessments, and orders in EMR; enter charges.
• Participate in discharge planning and home-care education.
• Provide recommendations and education to physicians and nurses regarding respiratory care.
• Evaluate respiratory care equipment and stay updated on policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical respiratory care

Ventilator management

Emergency airway management

Airway clearance therapies

Patient and family education

Non-invasive monitoring

Education

Florida State License

NBRC - RRT

American Heart Association BLS

PALS within 6 months of hire

Job description

Nemours in Orlando, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform routine and emergency respiratory care across patient care areas. The role includes clinical direction, education to staff, and collaboration with nurses and physicians. Schedule is 72 hours biweekly, day shift with weekend/holiday requirements.

A $15K sign-on bonus is offered. Florida license and NBRC-RRT are required. BLS is mandatory; PALS within 6 months of hire.