PRN Respiratory Therapist - Lee Memorial Hospital

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,210 - 64,391; Part time

Job summary

Lee Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to work at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers, FL. The role involves administering respiratory care to patients, including oxygen therapy, ventilator management, and arterial blood gas draws.

Applicants must have an Associate's degree and be a Registered Respiratory Therapist. New graduates from accredited programs are welcomed, with several certifications required, including BLS and ACLS. This is a PRN work type position.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist License required.
• New graduates accepted from accredited COARC respiratory therapy programs.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer all therapeutic and mechanical modalities for Respiratory Care.
• Provide oxygen therapy and manage arterial blood gas draws.
• Responsible for patients of all age groups in delivering respiratory care.

Skills

Therapeutic and diagnostic modalities

Oxygen therapy

Ventilator management

Airway management

Education

Associate's

Bachelor's (for Technical Consultant duties)

Tools

RRT Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Location: Lee Memorial Hospital, 2776 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers FL 33901

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: PRN

Shift: Shift 1/7: 7:00:00 AM to 7:00:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $39.78 - $39.78 / hour

Summary

Administers all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria‑based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to patients of all age groups, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management. May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a 'Technical Consultant'.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Required:

• Associate's

Additional Requirements:

• BS required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant

Experience

Required:

• none

Additional:

• New graduates of accredited COARC respiratory therapy program accepted

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Required:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist License

Additional Requirements:

• none

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Required:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• BLS (American Heart Association / Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (American Heart Association / Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Additional Requirements:

• ACLS, PALS, NRP appropriate to population served.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP can be obtained within 6 months of hire.

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