Registered Respiratory Therapist , $20K Sign on Bonus

FL_HCH Holy Cross Hospital, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, day shift in a Florida acute care setting. You will work across the ER, ICU, pulmonary rehab, and other units, with responsibilities ranging from ventilation management to ABG analysis and PFT support.

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Care program, hold a Florida RRT license (NBRC), and maintain BLS/ACLS certifications. Prior hospital experience preferred and a $20K sign-on bonus is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred; Florida license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration.
• Performs endotracheal intubation and extubation as indicated.
• Maintains competence for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.
• Able to perform arterial blood gas draws.
• Supports pulmonary function testing and blood gas analysis.

Skills

Critical thinking

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

Spirometry

ACLS/BLS

Education

Graduation from accredited Respiratory Care program

Florida Licensure as RRT

Tools

Bronchoscopy assistance

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. $20K Sign On Bonus New Increased Pay Rates! 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.

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.