Respiratory Therapist - Gainesville, FL

Position Name: Respiratory Therapist - RRT/CRT

Shifts Available: Nights Evenings (Rotating Weekends)

Sign On: $25k

Relocation: Case by Case



Facility Overview:
This facility is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.



Job Summary:
Knowledge of patient responses, side effects and proper dosages of medications used in respiratory care. Able to communicate effectively with Physicians, patients, managers and the publics. Ability to teach/instruct, assess and reassess others. Able to recognize and report abuse and neglect in patients. Knowledge of generally accepted practices in respiratory care as prescribed by the physician. Delivers, set-up, and maintains routine and non-routine therapies and equipment (i.e., oxygen, aerosol therapy, ventilators) utilized by Respiratory Therapy. Ability to perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases.



Qualifications/Experience:

• 1yr min of RRT exp required (ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, Critical care unit) * Would consider those with home care and/or long term care experience * Would Also consider CRT experience

• FL State Respiratory License

• NBRC - RRT/CRT

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

• ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

• PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Benefits:

• 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)
• 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)
• 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.

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