Per Diem Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care Ventilation

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) provides care under physician orders across critical and non‑critical areas. The role involves ventilator management, ABG sampling, and respiratory consultations to improve patient outcomes.

You will educate patients and families on breathing techniques and therapy, participate in patient transports, and support bedside testing. Florida RT licensure and BLS are required; RRT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed by the State of Florida as a Respiratory Therapist (RT) required.
• BLS certification required.
• RRT preferred.
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Follows Respiratory Care protocols and reports changes in care plans.
• Operates respiratory equipment including ventilators and monitors.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and analyses per protocols.
• Provides patient and family education on CABG, breathing techniques, and rehab.
• Assists with patient transports and bedside PFTs as needed.

Skills

RT licensure

BLS certified

RRT preferred

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care program

Florida RT license

ALS/PALS recommended

BLS certification required

Tools

Ventilator management

Bedside testing

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) provides care under physician orders across critical and non‑critical areas. The role involves ventilator management, ABG sampling, and respiratory consultations to improve patient outcomes.

You will educate patients and families on breathing techniques and therapy, participate in patient transports, and support bedside testing. Florida RT licensure and BLS are required; RRT is preferred.