RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) - Tallahassee, FL

Location: 2626 Capital Medical Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32310

Project Duration: Full time/Permanent

Shift Timing: Days/Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Salary: $24.93 (MIN), $30.54 (MID/10yrs), $33.59 (MAX/16+yrs)

Shift Differentials: $2.33/hr Nights only

Sign on: $15,000

Relocation Assistance: Case by Case

Job Summary:

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.

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:

• 1 year of Respiratory Therapy experience preferred (would consider less than 1 year if candidate has experience as a Respiratory Therapist). *Would consider CRT experience. However, candidates currently need to be an RRT. * Would Consider New Grads
• NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Care
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 60 days of employment start date