RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

Wellington Regional Medical Center; Florida; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Florida. This Per Diem position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of acute care experience, a current respiratory therapist license, and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Join a community-focused hospital committed to innovation and professional growth, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in an acute care hospital.
• Graduate of an AMA approved program with a current respiratory therapist license.

Responsibilities

• Delivers all aspects of Respiratory Care to all age groups.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Acute Care Experience

Stroke Knowledge

Patient Assessment

Education

Graduate of AMA approved program

Registered Respiratory Therapist License

American Heart Association BLS

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Responsibilities

This opportunity is a Per Diem position working the 6:45 p.m. shift. MUST HAVE ONE YEAR ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE.

Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all.

To learn more visit Welcome to Wellington Regional Medical Center | Wellington, FL.

Job Requirements:

Delivers all aspects of Respiratory Care to all age groups. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members and acts as a resource person. Is able to cross train in other areas and willing to float to fulfill hospital needs. Participates in department QI studies, Inservices, and meetings. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Assesses and maintains airway, assists with intubation, transport of the intubated stroke patient. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.

If you would like to learn more about the position before applying, please contact Jennifer Barnhart, Recruiter at [e-mail] and by phone at [phone].

Qualifications

Graduate of an AMA approved program. Current registered respiratory therapist license in the State of Florida.

Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS.

Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute care hospital which includes adult critical care.

MUST HAVE ONE YEAR ACUTE CARE EXPERIENCE.

NICU LEVEL III EXPERIENCE PREFERRED.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.