Lead Respiratory Therapist CRT RRT

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Lead 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 Lead Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the application and operation of acute care ventilators used for continuous short and long-term mechanical ventilation.
• Maintain all department and hospital records and enter accurate information into the hospital computer for the therapy as given.
• Evaluate the respiratory needs of your patients and develop and implement the Respiratory Care Plan for your patients.
• Perform procedures with care and empathy for our patients.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year AMA approved respiratory care program (Associates Degree or equivalent) or Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Graduate of Respiratory Care program accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
• Minimum 3 years Respiratory Therapy experience; critical care and intubation experience preferred.
• Current Florida Certified (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) licensure.
• American Heart Association BLS health care provider required. ACLS, PALS and NRP within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.