Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

Position Name: RRT

Shift Preference: Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Facility is a 221-bed acute care hospital. We serve the communities of Seminole and West Volusia County. At Healthcare we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We are a Level II Trauma Center. We provide the only full-service cardiovascular program. Our program offers open-heart surgery and interventional cardiology. Electrophysiology cardiac rehabilitation and comprehensive diagnostic services are also offered by this program. Other services that we provide include orthopedic and spine care as well as robotic surgery. We offer acute inpatient medical rehabilitation and complete imaging services.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation. Florida Lake Monroe Hospital offers a unique opportunity to elevate your skills in the Vascular Access arena!

What you will do in this role:

You will perform and document patient assessment including breath sounds airway patency and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy.

You will administer respiratory care therapies including oxygen delivery aerosol medication delivery and chest physiotherapy.

You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate monitor and maintain mechanical ventilation.

You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.

You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.

You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

What qualifications you will need:

Flexible on RRT Experience. We are willing to take new grads. (ONLY if they just passed their boards or waiting on their official license with NO respiratory experience)

NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Completion of a two year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or equivalent)

BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date

Benefits

Facility offers a total rewards package that supports the health life career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits life and disability coverage flexible spending accounts supplemental health protection plans (accident critical illness hospital indemnity) auto and home insurance identity theft protection legal counseling long-term care coverage moving assistance pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child elder and pet care home and auto repair event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition student loan certification support dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off paid family leave long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Required Experience:

IC