Registered Respiratory Therapist - Gulf Coast Medical Center

Location: Gulf Coast Medical Center -13681 Doctor's Way Fort Myers FL 33912

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/6:45:00PM to 7:15:00AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $27.81-$45.55/ hour + $6.00 Shift Differential for Nights

Join Lee Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist: A Place Where You Matter

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist who thrives on delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, team-oriented environment? At Lee Health, we welcome you to a culture where you'll feel valued, respected, and supported.

Gulf Coast Medical Center Respiratory Therapist Overview

• 699-bed acute care hospital located in Fort Myers, serving as a major healthcare hub in Southwest Florida.
• Provides advanced care in:
• Trauma and emergency medicine
• Stroke care
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Orthopedics
• Surgery
• Recognized as:
• An accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center
• The regions only Level II Trauma Center
• Highly rated by CMS and The Leapfrog Group
• Respiratory/Pulmonary Care is integrated into critical and acute care services, supporting patients from emergency treatment through rehabilitation and education.

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care to patients of all age groups.
• Perform therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical respiratory procedures.
• Administers:
• Oxygen therapy
• Therapeutic respiratory treatments
• Arterial blood gas (ABG) draws and analysis
• Ventilator management
• Airway management
• Manage respiratory support from emergency ventilation through recovery.
• Perform all procedures according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Maintain demonstrated competency and proficiency for all assigned respiratory care modalities.

What We Offer You:

• Up to $25,500 in Hiring Incentives (if eligible)
• Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development earn a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS certification.
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options

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Administers all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria-based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to patients of all age groups, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management. May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a ""Technical Consultant"

Requirements

Education: Associate degree required. Bachelors degree required to perform the duties of a Technical Consultant.

Experience: No experience required. New graduates of accredited COARC Respiratory Therapy program accepted.

Certification: Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an RRT. BLS required. ACLS, PALS, and NRP required as appropriate to population served and/or specialty.

License: Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.

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