SENIOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

Wellington Regional Medical Center; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off

Excellent medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Educational assistance

Career development across UHS

SoFi student loan program

Job summary

Wellington Regional Medical Center, part of Universal Health Services, seeks a Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience for a full-time day shift in Wellington, FL. The role delivers comprehensive respiratory care, supports staff orientation, and participates in QI activities.

NICU and critical care experience are required; stroke alert procedures are part of the duties. Join a dedicated team with strong growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a culture focused on patient

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Current Florida RT license.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP & STABLE certifications.
• Minimum 1 year NICU experience or NICU orientation completed.

Responsibilities

• Delivers all aspects of Respiratory Care to all age groups.
• Assists in orientation and training of new staff; cross-trains as needed.
• Participates in department quality improvement studies, in-services and meetings.
• Recognizes stroke signs and follows stroke alert process; assists with airway management.

Skills

Neonatal care experience

Critical care experience

Education

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Tools

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS

PALS

NRP

STABLE

Job description

Responsibilities

SENIOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)- NICU Exp. FULLTIME DAYS

This opportunity is full-time at 36 hours per week, offers full-time benefits and a convenient day shift schedule. NICU EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!

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.

Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Our team is guided and held accountable by the following core standards:

• Treat everyone as a guest by making a good first impression, anticipating needs and displaying service recovery skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellence by looking professional, taking responsibility for our actions and delivering excellence in our everyday work.
• Practice teamwork by actively participating in decision-making and process improvement, communicating effectively and focusing on the problem/issue, not the person.

If our core standards inspire you, Wellington Regional Medical Center is a place where your career can grow.

Here, safety is more than a priority—it’s our guiding value, and we’re committed to achieving zero preventable harm. We do what’s right, learn from every experience, and create a supportive environment where every team member can thrive.

Join us and become part of a community committed to excellence where caring for one another is at the heart of everything we do.

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.

As a Wellington Regional Medical Center employee, you will be part of a first-class organization offering:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Educational Assistance
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities across UHS and its 300+ locations!
• HealthStream online learning catalogue with plenty of free CEU courses

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

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500® corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Graduate of an AMA approved program. Current registered respiratory therapist license in the State of Florida.
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & STABLE certifications required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in neonatal intensive care services and/or completion of department’s NICU orientation is required.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute critical care setting is required.

EEO Statement

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