Registered Respiratory Therapist

Trinity Health; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team in acute care. The role involves patient care across ER, ICU, pulmonary testing, and rehab settings with emphasis on respiratory therapies and ventilation support.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, Florida license, NBRC RRT eligibility or certification, and BLS/ACLS. At least 1 year hospital experience preferred; benefits are offered.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
• 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 from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Job description

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.

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.

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 to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran