Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

Overview Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) to evaluate the respiratory needs of patients and develop and implement Respiratory Care Plans. Join the team at HCA Florida Blake Hospital as we support patient care and clinical collaboration. Responsibilities Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation Must be self-directed in the absence of a full-time Team Leader Maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given Set up/administer all routine and complex respiratory therapy procedures to patients of all ages Qualifications Completion of a Vocational/Technical program or an AMA-approved respiratory care program (Associate Degree); Bachelor’s Degree preferred Clear/active Florida Department of Health licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapist Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire Frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling and moving equipment Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) within 6 months of hire Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. This role is located at HCA Florida Blake Hospital in Bradenton, FL. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr