Respiratory Therapist

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin Community Hospital, Inc. in Hialeah, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time on-site duties. You will assess and deliver respiratory care across all ages with emphasis on airway management and ventilator support.

Requires Associate's degree and CPR/BLS, ACLS, PALS; English communication essential. Flexible schedule with potential for nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Effective English communication in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory care for patients across age groups.
• Provide airway management and ventilator support per orders and protocols.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain patient safety and outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Team coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Respiratory therapy equipment

Job description

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Respiratory Therapist

Full-Time Hialeah, FL, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 4548

About the Role:

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating respiratory care for patients across all age groups. This role provides advanced respiratory therapy services, including airway management, ventilator support, and emergency response, in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and hospital policies. The Respiratory Therapist plays a critical role in patient care, safety, and clinical outcomes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Vocational / Technical diploma / Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
• BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)
• ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (American Heart Association)
• PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (American Heart Association)
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
• Experience working in a hospital setting, particularly in an emergency room.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with respiratory therapy equipment and EMR systems.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.
• Requires standing, walking, and lifting/transporting equipment and patients as needed.
• Flexible schedule required, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.