Registered Respiratory Therapist- Critical Care- Transport

Lee Health; Orlando, Fort Myers (FL, FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven team at a leading non-profit hospital system, dedicated to improving community health. As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll work in state-of-the-art facilities, providing critical care to neonatal and pediatric patients during transport. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including relocation assistance. Be part of a supportive environment where your skills make a meaningful impact on patient care and community well-being. If you're passionate about respiratory therapy and ready to take on new challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

Retirement Plans

Hiring Incentives

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of critical care experience in PICU or NICU.
• Licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality care during patient transport.
• Initiate emergency protocols independently per guidelines.

Skills

Critical Care

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Transport

Emergency Protocols

Education

Associate's in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilator Management

Arterial Blood Gas Analysis

Job description

Location:Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida -9981 S. HealthPark DriveFort Myers FL 33908

Department: GCHSWF Critical Care Transport Team

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 3 / 7:00:00 PM to 7:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$28.47 - $37.01 / hour

Summary

Were actively seeking dedicated Respiratory Therapists to join our mission-driven team at Lee Health, making a positive impact on community health in Fort Myers/Cape Coral, Florida. As part of the largest non-profit hospital system, youll work in cutting-edge facilities, collaborate with a supportive team, and have opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and more. Plus, qualified candidates can receive up to $25,500 in hiring incentives/relocation assistance! Join Lee Health for a meaningful contribution to community well-being!

The Transport RRT will provide safe, timely, high quality care during the transport of all neonatal and pediatric patients, and patients determined by the transport medical directors needing transported by the team. Perform all duties stated in Registered Respiratory Therapist-Critical Care job description. Provide family-centered care to infants from birth to pediatric patients during inter-hospital transports. Initiate emergency protocols independently following ACLS, PALS, NRP, and STABLE guidelines. Practice in accordance with the philosophy, policies, procedures and standards of the hospital; functions within the guidelines of the protocols and order sets for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed upon by medical directors. Communicates effectively with team members. This position functions as an expert resource for direct care throughout the system and supports all staffing levels. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to all patients, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, airway management, and high risk deliveries and to include intubation with proper certification.

RequirementsEducational Requirements

Degree/Diploma Obtained	Program of Study	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Associate's	Respiratory Therapy	Required

Bachelors Preferred

Additional RequirementsExperience Requirements

Minimum Years Required	Area of Experience	Required/ Preferred	and/or
3 Years	Critical Care	Required

Additional Requirements

Three years critical care in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and/or Neonatal Critical Care Unit, or three years Pediatric Emergency Department experience, 2000 hours in a level 2-3 NICU. Critical care transport experience preferred.

State of Florida Licensure Requirements

Licenses	Required/ Preferred	and/or
Registered Respiratory Therapist License	Required

Additional Requirements

Licensed by the State of Florida Department of Health

Certifications/Registration Requirements

Certificates/Registrations	Required/ Preferred	and/or
BLS , PALS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE, Intubation Certification	Required	and
ATLS, C-NPT (will be required within the first year of employment on the team)	Preferred

Additional Requirements

Certification Required: BLS, PALS, ACLS, NRP, STABLE, Intubation Certification

Certification Preferred: ATLS, C-NPT (will be required within the first year of employment on the team)

US:FL:Fort Myers