Resp Therapist I PRN Plan1

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Venice, Florida. The role involves assessing and implementing therapeutic interventions for patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator management, and emergency intubations.

The ideal candidate will have a Florida RRT license, experience in collaborative care, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP. Join a healthcare team dedicated to patient care and safety in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Require an active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program is required.
• Must have American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and implementing therapeutic respiratory interventions.
• Performing elective and emergency intubations.
• Participating in hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.

Skills

Active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams

Creative problem-solving

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Bachelor of Science degree in respiratory care or related field

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic respiratory interventions for patients requiring services due to acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease. Therapeutic modalities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree, comprehensive ventilator management, and participation in hemodynamic monitoring. With approval from the Pulmonary Council and Respiratory Care Department, the therapist may perform elective and emergency intubations, insertion of arterial lines, and bedside bronchoscopies. The Respiratory Therapist may initiate therapy under established departmental protocols. Active interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals is expected and encouraged. Professional responsibilities may also include precepting or being shadowed by healthcare students.

Department

Respiratory Care Services

Required Qualifications

• Require an active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) under Florida Statutes, Chapter 468.
• Require graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Require American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire.
• Require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six (6) months of transfer/hire (Venice Location only).
• Require active RRT Credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelor of Science degree or higher in respiratory care or a related field.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to work and plan with others in a team setting while being creative and time effective.

Employment Screening Requirements

As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/