Registered Respiratory Therapist — Day Shift, Full-Time + Benefits

Holy Cross Health Fl

Fort Lauderdale (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Holy Cross Health in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Respiratory Therapist with Florida licensure to join our acute care team. The role requires BLS and ACLS, 1 year of hospital experience, and RRT credentials preferred. You will provide physiologic support across ER, ICU, pulmonary function testing, blood gas analysis and rehabilitation services.

This Full-time, day-shift position offers a $20K sign-on bonus, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within our hospital system.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

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.