Respiratory Therapist Per Diem $10K Sign On Bonus

Holy Cross Health Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist for a part-time, 12-hour day shift in an acute care hospital setting.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to implement respiratory interventions, manage mechanical ventilation principles, and perform ABG draws in accordance with policy and safety standards. Florida licensed RRT or eligible, NBRC certified, and BLS/ACLS required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• RRT Florida Licensed or CRT who is RRT eligible.
• Active NBRC certificate; BLS and ACLS.
• Per Diem position, without benefits; flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Meet with and examine patients with pulmonary diseases to assess respiratory function.
• Perform, analyze and interpret diagnostic tests to evaluate lung capacity.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to create and adjust treatment plans.

Skills

Critical thinking

Adult respiratory care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

Tools

ABG analysis

PFT

Ventilation management

Endotracheal intubation support

Job description

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

12 Hour Day 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.

• 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!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.