Respiratory Therapist I: Ventilator Care & Critical Support

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The role includes airway management, ABG sampling, and comprehensive ventilator management with interdisciplinary collaboration across care teams.

Required: Florida RRT licensure and graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, plus BLS; ACLS/PALS within six months of hire; NRP within six months for Venice

Qualifications

• Active Florida RRT licensure required.
• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire.
• NRP certification within six months for Venice location.
• NBRC credential active.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapies for cardiopulmonary patients.
• Provide airway management and arterial blood gas sampling.
• Perform ventilator management and participate in hemodynamic monitoring.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, RNs, and staff; may precept students.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ventilator management

Professional collaboration

Education

Florida RRT licensure

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

AHA BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

NBRC credential

BS in Respiratory Care (preferred)

NRP certification within 6 months (Venice location)

Job description

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory therapies for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. The role includes airway management, ABG sampling, and comprehensive ventilator management with interdisciplinary collaboration across care teams.

Required: Florida RRT licensure and graduation from an accredited Respiratory Care Program, plus BLS; ACLS/PALS within six months of hire; NRP within six months for Venice