Registered Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift, Full-Time

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

EAP / Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Online learning

Job summary

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care department on the day shift. You will assess patients, develop care plans, operate and monitor respiratory care equipment, and coordinate with the care team.

The role requires BLS, Florida RT credential, and applicable ALS credentials. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is accepted.

Ascension offers comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days of hire date.
• Respiratory Therapist credential Florida before hire date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.
• Pediatric/Neonatal life support credentials encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition.
• Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

Skills

BLS

FL RT license

ALS preferred

Neonatal/PALS optional

Education

Assoc/Tech degree or 4 yrs exp

Job description

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory Care department on the day shift. You will assess patients, develop care plans, operate and monitor respiratory care equipment, and coordinate with the care team.

The role requires BLS, Florida RT credential, and applicable ALS credentials. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is accepted.

Ascension offers comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and growth opportunities.