Registered Respiratory Therapist III Nights Wesley Chapel

About the Role

Full-time night shift position with a $20,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 relocation assistance.

Responsibilities

• Recommends changes in respiratory care plans based on documented medical necessity and established protocols.
• Instructs and coaches patients before, during, and after treatment delivery, preventing and resolving side effects.
• Adjusts therapies according to protocol and documented clinical criteria, using data such as pulse oximetry, peak flow measurement, chest x-ray, and lab work.
• Serves as a resource to staff, providing training and instruction to cardiopulmonary and other staff, and supervising student preceptorship programs.
• Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation, determining ventilator mode and settings and reevaluating patient/ventilator interface every four hours.
• Routinely assesses the respiratory status of the patient and initiates re-evaluation of therapy when indicated.
• Identifies immediate/potential problems and takes appropriate action, prioritizing to provide the proper response to patient needs.
• Serves as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members.
• Communicates effectively and documents thoroughly.
• Seeks to continuously improve both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards.
• Displays work habits which are considerate of others, safe, and orderly.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved school of respiratory therapy or equivalent training.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Science required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in an acute care environment is necessary, with expertise in blood gas laboratory management.
• New graduates accepted.
• Critical care experience preferred.
• 3+ years of hospital experience as RRT preferred.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
• Intubations and airway management for all populations served (preferred).
• Ventilator Management for all populations served (preferred).
• Arterial line placements (preferred).
• Must demonstrate exceptional clinical skills with potential leadership qualities (preferred).
• Customer service is always the primary objective in day-to-day interactions.

Licenses & Certifications

• License from NBRC National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS).
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS).
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification (preferred).

Pay

$26.33 - $48.98 per hour

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits