Respiratory Therapist, StaffFlex contract

Respiratory Therapist, StaffFlex

$47.60/hr + diff

13 weeks

Full-time (36hrs); 6:30p - 7a

Open availability, rotating weekends

No call

One holiday required

Delivers routine respiratory treatments and continuous respiratory therapy including aerosol therapy, lung expansion therapy, oxygen therapy, and bronchial hygiene.

Monitors, instructs, and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery.

Prevents and/or resolves untoward side effects and adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria.

Reevaluates patient/ventilator interface a minimum of every four hours, responds to alarms, and troubleshoots as needed.

Establishes weaning readiness and facilitates the weaning process, adjusting ventilator settings in accordance with patient progress.

Draws and analyzes arterial and capillary blood gases, places arterial lines, and makes or recommends changes in respiratory management according to blood gas results.

Recommends changes in respiratory plan of care according to documented medical necessity and within established protocols.

Ensures the effectiveness of therapist assessment and reassessment by monitoring patient progress.

Makes and/or recommends changes based on pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, lab work, and other data relevant to optimal patient progress.

Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining or guiding the determination of ventilator mode and settings.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations are required.

Intubations and airway management for all population served [Preferred]

Ventilator management for all populations served [Preferred]

Arterial line placements [Preferred]

Associate [Required]

In respiratory care

1+ critical care experience [Preferred]

Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements.

NBRC credential must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility

All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents.

Florida Exception: legacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] OR State Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Required]

NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) [Preferred]

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]

Neonatal Med Certification (NEONATAL MED) [Preferred]

S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -

Pay Range: $15.00 - $130.00

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.