Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Critical Care - $15k Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance (if needed)

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in North Florida, where your expertise as a Respiratory Therapist will make a significant impact on patient care. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced respiratory therapies in a supportive environment that values continuing education and professional growth. You will be challenged to think critically and adapt to diverse patient needs, ensuring the highest standards of care. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for patients at every stage of their journey. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and compassionate setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance (Dental & Vision)

Retirement Contributions Matching Up to 6%

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Opportunities

Sign-on bonus

Transition allowance

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program required.
• 2 years experience as an RRT in Neonatal, Pediatric or Adult care.

Responsibilities

• Administer general respiratory care modalities and operate in intensive care areas.
• Collaborate with care team and monitor therapeutic modalities.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP)

Job description

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH) is a private, nonprofit community-based healthcare system that provides care to a 22-county region in North Florida and South Georgia. We are a career destination with over 6,000 colleagues who reflect the diversity of our community. TMH is the region's healthcare leader and top provider of advanced care with a 772-bed acute care hospital and the region's only:

• Level II Trauma Center
• Primary Stroke Center
• Level III Neonatal Intensive Care
• Pediatric Intensive Care
• The most advanced cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedic & surgery programs in the Panhandle.

Our system also includes a psychiatric hospital, multiple specialty care centers, six residency programs and more than 50 affiliated physician practices.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

Make a difference - join our Respiratory Care team!

We pride ourselves on being the only hospital in the region to offer a variety of advanced respiratory therapies. Our highly qualified team is an integral part of the medical staff and plays an invaluable role in the patient experience. Our respiratory therapists serve patients at every moment of life -- the beginning, the end and all the moments in between. Our dynamic respiratory team is ready to provide excellent care in any situation and at any time.

Your Role in Our Mission:

At TMH, our mission is to transform care, advance health and improve lives. Our Respiratory Therapy team combines expertise, cutting-edge technology and a compassionate touch to improve patients’ respiratory health and enhance their quality of life. From routine breathing treatments to critical cases requiring advanced intervention, you will be challenged to think on your feet and adapt to your patients’ needs.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to help us continue bringing advanced respiratory care to our patients.

• In accordance with department and hospital policies and procedures, a Respiratory Therapist must administer general respiratory care modalities, operate independently in all adult intensive care areas and function as a Code Captain in at least one patient population: Adult, Pediatric or Neonatal.
• With an emphasis on continuing education, a therapist must develop and broaden assessment skills, communication skills and knowledge base within these areas while preparing for the next level of respiratory therapy in Pediatric, Neonatal and Critical Care.
• A therapist should be competent to perform all duties and responsibilities of a shift lead and function as an alternate shift lead therapist.
• A role in Respiratory Care requires collaboration with multiple members of a patient's care team, including the implementation and monitoring of all therapeutic modalities per physicians' orders.
• A therapist must provide on-call staffing for department needs.

Reports to:

• Respiratory Care Manager (JC: 441201)

Supervises:

• None

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY

Required Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program

Required Experience:

• 2 years experience as an RRT practicing in a Neonatal, Pediatric or Adult patient population. Validation of competencies for a Respiratory Therapist Critical Care.

Required Certification/License/Registry:

• Must possess & maintain licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist with the State of Florida Department of Health and the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Possess Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) AND Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (PALS); Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification (NRP) preferred - must be obtained within 90 days of start.

Incentives:

We’re thankful for what you do for us.Here’s what we can do for you:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance (Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Contributions Matching Up to 6%
• Tuition Reimbursement***
• Scholarship Opportunities***
• Sign-on bonus, transition allowance***

***Restrictions may apply

Workplace Type:

• On-site (employees come to work in-person)

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Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, background check, reference verification, health assessment, and credential/license verification.