Registered Respiratory Therapist - Freestanding Emergency Department

Ascension; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering high-quality care to communities in Northwest Florida. As a vital member of the Emergency Department team, you will assess and treat patients with respiratory issues, ensuring they receive the best possible care. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a faith-based environment that values personal and professional growth. You'll engage with patients and families, providing education and support while responding to emergencies. Be part of a mission-driven organization that empowers you to make a meaningful impact in your community and advance your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist from the Florida Board required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Care

Emergency Response

Patient Education

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Freestanding Emergency Department
• Schedule: PRN, Rotating
• Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola
• Location: Pensacola, FL

What You Will Do

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practices, medication administration, and treatments based on patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire or transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist credential from the Florida Board of Respiratory Care obtained prior to hire or transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

No additional preferences.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Sacred Heart is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare to children and adults in South Alabama and Northwest Florida communities and operates Northwest Florida's only children's hospital. Our faith-based ministry offers caregivers the opportunity to flourish personally and professionally across various specialties, including cardiology, brain and spine, pediatrics, women's health, orthopedics, and cancer care.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system comprising over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities across 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Careers at Ascension are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enrich your life and those around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants and associates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

For more information, see the EEO 'Know Your Rights' posters in English and Spanish.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers benefits to support military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are encouraged to apply their military experience to their civilian careers with us.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO), various health insurance options & wellness plans, retirement benefits including employer match plans, long-term & short-term disability, employee assistance programs (EAP), parental leave & adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, and ways to give back to your community.

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation depends on factors such as experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of offer.