Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Ascension; Destin, Miramar Beach (FL, FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider dedicated to high-quality patient care in a faith-based environment. As a part-time Respiratory Therapist, you will play a crucial role in evaluating and treating patients with respiratory issues. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive team, providing essential care and education to patients and their families. With a commitment to community service and professional growth, you’ll find a fulfilling career path that empowers you to make a significant impact in the lives of those you serve. Embrace the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• BLS Provider certification required 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 or Equivalent

Associate's Degree or Technical Degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Part time 24 hours rotating shifts
• Hospital: Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast
• Location: Destin, Florida

What You Will Do

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcomes.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

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

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency 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 in a variety of 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 made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer, and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status, or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military-friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans, and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and perspectives to their civilian careers with Ascension.

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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied through our official application process. Beware of fraudulent employment offers. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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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 varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, and salary range at the time of the offer.