Registered Respiratory Therapist - $23+ per hour

Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet in Deerfield Beach, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a staff role. The position is 40 hours per week, with an 8-hour shift, and offers an hourly wage starting at $23+.

It is an ongoing role with potential bonuses for qualified candidates and requires licensure and appropriate certifications. Education requirements include an AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program and an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Must hold Florida state licensure and current BLS/ACLS/PALS.
• NICU experience requires NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Operate respiratory care equipment and perform tests including blood gas sampling/analysis.
• Assist in mechanical ventilation and use oxygen/therapeutic gases as required.

Skills

RRT license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Florida licensure

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

AMA-approved Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - $23+ per hour

Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a job in Deerfield Beach, Florida.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Duration: Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

Up to $7,500 SOB for qualified candidates, paid over 24 months

Part Time Nights

To use sound knowledge and proficiency in the treatment of cardiopulmonary disorders for inpatients and outpatients of all ages with various types of media, i.e., Oxygen and other Therapeutic Gases and Aerosol Inhalation, Holter set-up, Pulmonary Function Test, all related Respiratory Care Equipment, Mechanical Ventilation, Blood Gas Sampling/Analysis and all other aspects of respiratory therapeutic treatments.

EDUCATION:
Minimum: Graduate of a two (2) year AMA approved Respiratory Care Program
Required: Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of two (1) year post-graduate clinical experience in Respiratory Care procedures

REQUIRED LICENSURE/ CERTIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• If employee was credentialed by the NBRC on or after July 1, 2002, they must participate in the Credential Maintenance Program to maintain your NBRC credentials. Credentials awarded prior to July 1, 2002 are not subject to the Credential Maintenance Program.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be licensed by the State of Florida Department of Professional Regulations and have current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS & PALS
• Therapists working in NICU, must have a current NRP certification
• Recommend membership to the Florida Society of Respiratory Care and/or American Association for Respiratory Care
  

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Tenet Palm Beach Job ID #2603008924. Posted job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist

About Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet

Tenet’s Palm Beach Health Network is one of the largest healthcare networks in Palm Beach County, consisting of Delray Medical Center, Good Samaritan Medical Center, Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, St. Mary’s Medical Center and West Boca Medical Center, along with various ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities and urgent care centers. All of our hospitals have received prestigious awards and accolades, national rankings and multiple accreditations. We are dedicated to the standards of excellent patient care that are the hallmark of the Tenet brand.