Respiratory Therapist – Critical Care & Ventilation Specialist

Kindred; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale and ARU provides extended recovery care with 53 long-term acute care beds and an eight-bed ICU. We seek a Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe respiratory care, monitor ventilation, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.

The role requires a valid RT license (RCP), BCLS/ACLS, and 1+ year of related experience preferred. You will participate in an interdisciplinary team and support patient mobility and education.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited respiratory therapy program (Certificate/Diploma or AS).
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state (RCP) on hire.
• BCLS and ACLS required on hire or within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policy and physician orders.
• Document and maintain respiratory care elements of patient plan of care.
• Initiate and monitor oxygen delivery and ventilation support.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and airway management per physician order.
• Provide patient and family education and handoff reports.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

Diploma/Cert from RT program

Associate degree in RT

Job description

Kindred Hospital South Florida - Ft. Lauderdale and ARU provides extended recovery care with 53 long-term acute care beds and an eight-bed ICU. We seek a Respiratory Therapist to deliver safe respiratory care, monitor ventilation, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.

The role requires a valid RT license (RCP), BCLS/ACLS, and 1+ year of related experience preferred. You will participate in an interdisciplinary team and support patient mobility and education.