Respiratory Therapist I: Ventilator & Critical Care

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System; Venice, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist role at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Venice, FL delivers comprehensive care for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Responsibilities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, ventilator support, and associated therapies under departmental protocols.

Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals is essential, with opportunities to precept or supervise students as part of a learning environment.

Qualifications

• Active Florida RRT license required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• BLS required; ACLS and PALS within six months of hire; NRP within six months for Venice location.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate respiratory interventions for patients with acute or chronic cardiopulmonary disease.
• Administer therapies, manage airways, perform arterial blood gas sampling and ventilator management.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, RNs and other staff; may precept or mentor students.

Skills

RRT NBRC

ACLS/PALS within 6 months

BLS certified

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Job description

The Respiratory Therapist role at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in Venice, FL delivers comprehensive care for patients with cardiopulmonary disease. Responsibilities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, ventilator support, and associated therapies under departmental protocols.

Collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals is essential, with opportunities to precept or supervise students as part of a learning environment.