Registered Respiratory Therapist

FL_HCH Holy Cross Hospital, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Trinity Health Corp.'s Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, day-shift role in an acute care hospital setting. The position requires a Florida-licensed RRT, BLS and ACLS certification, and at least 1 year of hospital experience.

You will work across Emergency, ICU, Pulmonary Function Testing, and related areas, supporting ventilation and patient education.

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 an RRT preferred.

Responsabilités

• 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 draw arterial blood gases safely from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.

Connaissances

Critical thinking

Adult respiratory care

Respiratory therapy

NBRC RRT

Florida license

BLS/ACLS

Formation

High school diploma

Accredited Respiratory Care program

Description du poste

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and primary knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work in all areas of RT including Emergency room, Adult Critical care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Blood Gas Analysis and Pulmonary Rehab. COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling a plus. Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT Florida Licensed, active NBRC certificate. This is a Full -time position with Benefits. Requires BLS, ACLS and at least 1 year hospital experience.

The job of a Respiratory Therapist includes:

• 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.

What a Respiratory Therapist Will Need:

• 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.

LICENSURE:

• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
• BLS, ACLS certification required.

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes! Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.