Allied Technician - Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistThe Respiratory Therapist is responsible for delivering high-quality cardiopulmonary services to both inpatients and outpatients. Working in accordance with protocols approved by the medical staff and department policies, the Respiratory Therapist plays a critical role in providing timely diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist physicians with both invasive and non-invasive procedures.Deliver medicated aerosols using medical compressed gas.Maintain patient airways and manage ventilator support.Perform ventilator weaning and tracheostomy care.Conduct pulmonary function studies and stress tests.Perform arterial line insertions and intubations.Manage and administer nebulizer treatments.Conduct arterial blood gas analysis.QualificationsMinimum of 2 years of recent experience in ventilator management, weaning, tracheostomy, ET tube care, CPAP, BiPAP, and nebulizer treatments.Certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).Licensed as a Respiratory Therapist in Florida.Current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association.