Seasonal NICU Night Shift Respiratory Therapist

Wellington Regional Medical Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, FL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Seasonal, full-time, 36-hour week with night shifts. NICU experience is required, and candidates must be licensed in Florida with current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE certifications.

The role involves delivering respiratory care across age groups, training staff, and may require crossing to other areas as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & STABLE certifications.
• Minimum 1 year NICU experience or completion of NICU orientation.
• Minimum 1 year experience in an acute critical care setting.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Can cross-train in other areas and float to fulfill hospital needs.
• Participates in department QI studies, Inservices, and meetings.
• Recognizes signs of stroke and calls a stroke alert; verbalizes stroke alert process.

Skills

NICU experience

Respiratory care

Education

AMA approved program

Job description

Wellington Regional Medical Center in Wellington, FL, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a Seasonal, full-time, 36-hour week with night shifts. NICU experience is required, and candidates must be licensed in Florida with current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE certifications.

The role involves delivering respiratory care across age groups, training staff, and may require crossing to other areas as needed.