Respiratory Therapist I - Critical Care & ED Support

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-level cardiopulmonary care across ED, Trauma and Critical Care settings. The role covers evaluation, delivery, and monitoring of respiratory therapies per plan of care, including codes response and family education.

Requires accredited RT program completion; ACLS/BLS; NBRC credential preferred; PALS/NRP for pediatric areas preferred. Complex patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• NRP/PALS for pediatric/NICU areas preferred; NBRC credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates respiratory care policies and procedures based on patient outcomes, current research, and best practices.
• Delivers and assesses response to ordered therapy per plan of care.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient condition.
• 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.

Skills

ABG sampling

Airway care

HFNC/VAPOTHERM

Ventilation weaning

NIPPV

Patient-centered care

Responding to change

Standards of behavior

Education

Accredited Respiratory Therapy program

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

NBRC credential preferred

PALS/NRP preferred for NICU/PICU

Job description

Memorial Healthcare System in Miramar, FL seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide high-level cardiopulmonary care across ED, Trauma and Critical Care settings. The role covers evaluation, delivery, and monitoring of respiratory therapies per plan of care, including codes response and family education.

Requires accredited RT program completion; ACLS/BLS; NBRC credential preferred; PALS/NRP for pediatric areas preferred. Complex patient care in a fast-paced environment.