Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full Time Night

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Kindred Hospital South Florida – Ft. Lauderdale is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include administering safe respiratory care, monitoring mechanical ventilation, and performing patient assessments.

Candidates need to be licensed Respiratory Therapists with BLS and ACLS certifications, alongside a minimum of one year of acute care experience preferred. Join our dedicated team and start your journey in critical care with a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Qualifications

• Education required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Therapist License issued from your state.
• Current credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) issued by the NBRC.
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and administer medications.
• Conduct patient assessments and understand blood work results.

Skills

Respiratory care administration

Mechanical ventilation monitoring

Patient assessment

Education

Education required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care

Current Respiratory Therapist License

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital South Florida – Ft. Lauderdale and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) offers the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. With 53 long‑term acute care hospital beds, including an eight‑bed Intensive Care Unit, we partner with your physician and offer 24‑hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Similarly, our 11‑bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness. We are located in the heart of Ft. Lauderdale with easy access to many shops and restaurants.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the same critical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

$10,000 Sign‑On‑Bonus

Responsibilities

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) you will:

• Be responsible for administering safe and competent respiratory care as ordered per physician, monitoring mechanical ventilation, administering medications, patient assessment, understanding ramifications of hemodynamic monitoring, understanding blood work results, monitoring, teaching, and training.

Qualifications

• Education required for Registry by National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Current Respiratory Therapist License issued from your state.
• Current credential as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) issued by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• BLS Certification required.
• ACLS Certification required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute care setting preferred.