SENIOR RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RRT)

Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Responsibilities: Senior Respiratory Therapist (RRT)-Fulltime NICU Experience Required. This opportunity is full-time at 36 hours per week, offers full-time benefits and a convenient night shift schedule. NICU Experience Is Required! Wellington Regional Medical Center is located in Wellington, Florida. It is a 235-bed, acute care hospital, owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., a highly respected healthcare management organization. Wellington Regional is proud to have provided high quality healthcare services to the residents of Palm Beach County since 1986. As a community hospital, accredited by The Joint Commission, Wellington Regional prides itself on its continued commitment to remain on the forefront of advanced technologies and expand programs and services to meet the needs of the growing community it serves. We promote an environment that fosters compassion, teamwork, innovation and opportunities for professional growth. Our mission is supported by our commitment to fair and ethical treatment for all. Service excellence is a part of all we do at Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Job Requirements: Delivers all aspects of Respiratory Care to all age groups. Assists in the orientation and training of new staff members and acts as a resource person. Is able to cross train in other areas and willing to float to fulfill hospital needs. Participates in department QI studies, Inservices, and meetings. Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and calling a stroke alert overhead. Verbalizes stroke alert process. Assesses and maintains airway, assists with intubation, transport of the intubated stroke patient. Maintains currency in stroke knowledge by completing the annual 1 hour online training.

Qualifications: Graduate of an AMA approved program. Current registered respiratory therapist license in the State of Florida. Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP & STABLE certifications required. Minimum one (1) year experience in neonatal intensive care services and/or completion of department's NICU orientation is required. Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute critical care setting is required.

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