Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Outpatient Impact

Nemours Children's Health; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for our Pediatric Outpatient Specialty Care Clinic in Florida. The RT will perform routine and specialty pulmonary function testing, stress testing, and metabolic assessments, while providing patient education and ensuring accurate documentation in EMR.

Responsibilities include arterial punctures for blood gas analysis, equipment QC, and coordination of tests and pre-authorization. Schedule: Tuesday 8 am to 5 pm.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in respiratory care.
• Current NBRC certification as CRT or RRT.
• Current Florida licensure as CRT or RRT.
• BLS certification and PALS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialty pulmonary function and metabolic testing.
• Assess and reassess patient condition and vital signs.
• Educate patients/guardians to support outcomes and satisfaction.
• Maintain and troubleshoot respiratory equipment; perform QC.
• Manage supplies for pulmonary function lab and assist with patient flow.

Skills

BLS certification

PALS certification

1 year experience

Education

NBRC Certification as CRT/RRT

Florida CRT/RRT licensure

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist for our Pediatric Outpatient Specialty Care Clinic in Florida. The RT will perform routine and specialty pulmonary function testing, stress testing, and metabolic assessments, while providing patient education and ensuring accurate documentation in EMR.

Responsibilities include arterial punctures for blood gas analysis, equipment QC, and coordination of tests and pre-authorization. Schedule: Tuesday 8 am to 5 pm.