Registered Respiratory Therapist

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to support acute care services. The role requires critical thinking and primary knowledge of adult respiratory diseases, mechanical ventilation principles, and COPD education.

Day shift, full-time with benefits; Florida licensed RT with NBRC certification preferred. Responsibilities include delivering floor therapies, oxygen administration, endotracheal intubation/extubation as indicated, and maintaining competency

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Critical thinking

RRT

Florida Licensed

Blood Gas Analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

Ventilators

Blood Gas Analyzers

Job description

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.

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.