Respiratory therapist- PRN

Moffitt Cancer Center Partnership; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team. In this vital role, you will provide expert respiratory and cardiology care, ensuring the highest standards of patient management and education. With a focus on critical and basic floor care, you will be integral to the healthcare team, utilizing your skills to support patients through various diagnoses. This position offers the chance to work in a recognized institution that values diversity and excellence, making a meaningful impact on patient lives. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and want to contribute to cutting-edge cancer care, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with at least 6 months of experience.
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Perform all respiratory and cardiology procedures competently.
• Document procedures in the hospital computer system per JCAHO requirements.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Cardiology Procedures

Patient Education

Education

Completion of a Respiratory Care program

Tools

Respiratory and cardiology equipment

Job description

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: PRN (As Needed) - Night Shift - 1830-0700

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet designation in recognition of its nursing excellence.

Summary

The Respiratory Therapy Department at Moffitt Cancer Center specializes in the treatment of patients with a wide variety of diagnoses that also have related pulmonary diagnoses. Under the department’s scope of practice, we have responsibilities to evaluate and implement patient care modalities in critical care, floor care, and urgent care areas. The Respiratory Therapy Department provides ventilator care, bronchodilator and other aerosolized therapy, blood gas collection and analysis, and responds to medical emergencies throughout the facility among various other duties. We are a vital part of the healthcare team; providing support for disease management, ventilator and airway management, and patient education.

Position Highlights:

• Responsible for the competent and proficient performance of all respiratory and cardiology procedures for critical and basic floor care.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will be a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Has a minimum of 6 months experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Credentialed by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities:

• Competently performs all respiratory and cardiology procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge in the use of all respiratory and cardiology equipment.
• Documents in the hospital computer system all procedures performed per JCAHO requirements and department policies.

Credentials and Qualifications:

• Completion of a Respiratory Care program is required.
• Licensure in the state of Florida in Respiratory therapy is required.

Moffitt Cancer Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or protected veteran or disabled status.

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