Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care & Ventilation Specialist

ScionHealth; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Melbourne is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes in a 58-bed hospital and 47 LTAC beds setting.

Responsibilities include airway management, patient assessment, and documentation per policy, with opportunities to participate in rounds, in-services, and training.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) per NBRC requirements.
• Active state licensure for practice.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of acute-care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Respiratory Care procedures per policy across hospital areas.
• Maintain accurate documentation of services and charges.
• Verify orders and update patient status in the chart.
• Participate in rounds, in-services, and team meetings.
• Assist in airway management and intubation as needed.
• Provide timely updates to physicians and care team.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Emergency response

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

State licensure

Job description

Kindred Hospital Melbourne is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care. You will monitor mechanical ventilation, administer medications, assess patients, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes in a 58-bed hospital and 47 LTAC beds setting.

Responsibilities include airway management, patient assessment, and documentation per policy, with opportunities to participate in rounds, in-services, and training.