Respiratory Therapist – Ventilation & Emergency Care

Seacrest Behavioral Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20k (less than 1 year)

Sign-on bonus $30k (more than 1 year)

Job summary

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy tasks following physician orders and approved protocols. You will set up and manage mechanical ventilation, assist with emergencies, and monitor patient responses while educating families.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited associate's degree respiratory program and holds Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, ready to work

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited associate's degree respiratory program.
• Active Florida Respiratory Therapist licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and manage mechanical ventilation per physician orders.
• Provide emergency respiratory care and CPR as needed.
• Assist with intubations and monitor patient responses to therapy.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and disease management.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Emergency procedures

Patient education

Monitoring responses

Education

Associate's degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Seacrest Behavioral Health in Gainesville, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care across respiratory therapy tasks following physician orders and approved protocols. You will set up and manage mechanical ventilation, assist with emergencies, and monitor patient responses while educating families.

The ideal candidate is a graduate of an accredited associate's degree respiratory program and holds Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, ready to work