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Job description
Employment Type:
nFull time
nShift:
nNight Shift
nDescription:
nAcute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and primary knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work in all areas of RT including Emergency room, Adult Critical care, Blood Gas Analysis. COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling a plus.
n$20K Sign On Bonus
nFull Time Nights
nNew Increased Pay Rates!
nGraduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT Florida Licensed, active NBRC certificate. This is a Full -time position with Benefits. Requires BLS, ACLS and at least 1 year hospital experience.
nThe job of a Respiratory Therapist includes:
nnPerforms floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
n n*Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting.
nnnPerforms or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner
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nnPerforms endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner.
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nnMaintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult critical care units.
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nnAble to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.
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n nWhat a Respiratory Therapist Will Need:
nnnHigh school diploma or equivalent is required.
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nnGraduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
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nnWork experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
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nnCompetency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
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nnBronchoscopy assistance a plus.
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nnRegistration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
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n nLICENSURE:
nnnCurrent State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
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nnBLS, ACLS certification required.
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n nOur Commitment
nRooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Who can apply
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