Respiratory Therapist Per Diem $10K Sign On Bonus

FL_HCH Holy Cross Hospital, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Health Corp. in Fort Lauderdale seeks a per diem Respiratory Therapist (RRT eligible) to join our acute care hospital team for night shifts. You will work under licensed clinicians to deliver respiratory care and support critical care interventions.

The role requires graduate from CoARC program, Florida RRT license or CRT eligible, NBRC certificate, and BLS/ACLS. At least one year of hospital experience and flexible hours are needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program; Florida licensed or CRT eligible as an RRT.
• Active NBRC certificate.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• At least 1 year hospital experience.
• Per Diem position with no benefits; part-time night shift.
• Willing to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications.
• Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability.
• Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans.

Skills

RRT eligible

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Florida licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Night Shift

Description:

• Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work with multidisciplinary team to facilitate proactive respiratory interventions. Graduate of CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT Florida Licensed or CRT who is RRT eligible. Active NBRC certificate. Per Diem Position, without Benefits. Requires BLS, ACLS and at least 1 year hospital experience. Willing to work flexible hours. This is a Per Diem position. Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure. Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting. Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner. Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units. Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.

Position Summary:

As an RRT, you will work in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a licensed clinical professional in a clinic or practice environment. An RRT helps patients who are having trouble breathing.

What you will do:

• Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
• Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
• Working with physicians and nurses to create treatment plans

What you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
• Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
• Competency in blood gas laboratory, maintenance, PFT and bronchoscopy assistance a plus.
• Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
• Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
• BLS ACLS certification required.

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes!

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