Respiratory Therapist I - Critical Care & ED

Memorial Healthcare; Florida; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, FL, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in the ED, Trauma, and Critical Care areas. The role involves evaluating and delivering prescribed respiratory therapies and educating patients and families.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with NBRC credentials preferred and state licensure. Shift is Nights with a focus on high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required by major certifying bodies.
• NBRC credential preferred; Florida RT or TT license required/held.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Responds to codes and calls for emergent assistance.
• Assesses patient condition and delivers appropriate treatment.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.

Skills

Arterial blood gas sampling

Artificial airway care

Customer service

HFNC/VAPOTHERM

Mechanical ventilation weaning

Non-invasive ventilation (NIPPV)

Patient and family centered care

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Accountability

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

ACLS Certification (AHA)

BLS Certification (AHA)

NBRC credential preferred

NRP for NICU

PALS for Pediatric areas

ACLS for Adult areas

RT or TT licensure (Florida)

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, FL, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide cardiopulmonary care in the ED, Trauma, and Critical Care areas. The role involves evaluating and delivering prescribed respiratory therapies and educating patients and families.

The position requires graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with NBRC credentials preferred and state licensure. Shift is Nights with a focus on high-quality care in a fast-paced environment.