Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lee Health; Fort Myers (FL); Sur place; USD 37 000 - 49 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lee Health’s Gulf Coast Medical Center in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer therapies and manage ventilators. The role covers ABG draws, oxygen therapy, and airway management across all patient ages.

Applicants must have an Associate degree, with Bachelor's preferred for Technical Consultant duties; NBRC RRT certification and BLS are required, ACLS/PALS/NRP as applicable. Fort Myers location on-site.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree required to perform duties of Technical Consultant.
• New graduates of accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program accepted.

Responsabilités

• Administers all respiratory therapies, diagnostic and mechanical modalities under Respiratory Care Services.
• Performs arterial blood gas draws and analysis; ventilator and airway management.
• Provides care to patients of all ages according to policies and guidelines.
• May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as Technical Consultant.

Connaissances

ABG analysis

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Airway management

Therapeutic modalities

Formation

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

RRT credential

Description du poste

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center - 13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/6:45:00AM to 7:15:00PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$27.12 - $35.25 / 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

Education: Associate degree required. Bachelors degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.

Experience: No experience required. New graduates of accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program accepted.

Certification: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT. BLS required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and/or specialty.

License: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.

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