Registered Respiratory Therapist - Viera

Health First; Viera (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Viera, Florida. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality respiratory care to patients, including managing invasive and non-invasive ventilation techniques. You will play a crucial role in patient education and effective communication with families and staff. This position offers a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. If you are passionate about respiratory care and making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Diversity and Inclusion Programs

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license by State of Florida as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required within 90 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality respiratory care and manage ventilation per physicians' orders.
• Educate patients and staff on respiratory care procedures and documentation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Current license as Registered Respiratory Therapist

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card

ACLS and PALS certifications

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Viera

Location: Viera, Florida - Brevard County, USA

Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance may be available!

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible and accountable for providing Quality / No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship. Demonstrates clinical proficiency in the adult and/or neonatal critical care areas. He/she should have a thorough understanding of all respiratory care modalities and be capable of making judgment decisions and recommendations to physicians pertaining to respiratory care modalities. He/she should also be able to evaluate these techniques and report their findings to the responsible physician.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Thorough documentation, including patient care, interdisciplinary Plan of Care, patient education, and charges appropriately for care provided.
• Initiate and manage invasive and non-invasive ventilation per physicians' orders, including troubleshooting and discontinuation. This includes BiPAP, CPAP, and all modes of mechanical ventilation.
• Communicates effectively to educate patients, family and staff on Respiratory Care procedures.
• Be a good steward of all hospital equipment and supplies.

Job Requirements:

Current license by State of Florida, Department of Health, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.

ACLS and PALS are required within 90 days of start date and maintained.

Certification(s) as required by specific unit.

Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Must have good organizational and prioritizing skills.

Benefits:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.