Respiratory Therapist I — Critical Care & ED

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality cardiopulmonary care across ED, Trauma and Critical Care settings. Responsibilities include evaluating care policies, educating patients and families, delivering therapy, and monitoring patient responses.

Required: Accredited Respiratory Therapy program, BLS; PALS/ACLS preferred; NBRC credential preferred; Florida RT license. Complex environments require critical thinking and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Accredited Respiratory Therapy program is required.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association is required.
• PALS and ACLS certifications are preferred/required.
• NBRC credential is preferred; state licenses are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes and best practices.
• Educates patients and families about illnesses and community resources.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per care plan; monitors and documents patient condition.
• Responds to codes and provides emergent respiratory support as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Teamwork

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

BLS Certification

PALS Certification

ACLS Certification

NBRC credential preferred

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Hollywood, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver high-quality cardiopulmonary care across ED, Trauma and Critical Care settings. Responsibilities include evaluating care policies, educating patients and families, delivering therapy, and monitoring patient responses.

Required: Accredited Respiratory Therapy program, BLS; PALS/ACLS preferred; NBRC credential preferred; Florida RT license. Complex environments require critical thinking and teamwork.