Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension in Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies, develop individualized care plans, administer advanced modalities, monitor progress, and educate patients and families about home management and community resources. The role requires Florida licensure/credentialing and BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Minimum 5 years of clinical experience and pulmonary rehab experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month of hire date; American Heart Association or Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care.
• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience OR Associate's/Technical degree OR 4 years of related experience.
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience and pulmonary rehab experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer advanced respiratory modalities and monitor patient progress.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the interprofessional team and assess treatment efficacy.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Education

Florida RT credential

BLS Provider

Job description

• Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to determine appropriate treatment types and frequencies, developing individualized respiratory care plans based on clinical diagnoses.
• Administer advanced respiratory modalities, manage therapeutic equipment, and implement prescribed patient care plans while continuously monitoring clinical progress.
• Monitor, record, and communicate changes in patient condition to the interprofessional healthcare team, assessing treatment efficacy and medication administration based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families regarding respiratory conditions, home management strategies, and available community support groups or resources.

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to determine appropriate treatment types and frequencies, developing individualized respiratory care plans based on clinical diagnoses.
• Administer advanced respiratory modalities, manage therapeutic equipment, and implement prescribed patient care plans while continuously monitoring clinical progress.
• Monitor, record, and communicate changes in patient condition to the interprofessional healthcare team, assessing treatment efficacy and medication administration based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and their families regarding respiratory conditions, home management strategies, and available community support groups or resources.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

minimum 5 years clinical experience

pulmonary rehab experience

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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