Registered Respiratory Therapist III Wesley Chapel

About the Role

• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Patient care skills to care for neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations (Required).
• 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).
• 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 (Required).
• Serves as an educational resource to other staff members, patients, and family members (Required).
• Communicates effectively and documents thoroughly. Seeks to continuously improve both individual and group performance, maintaining high professional standards. Customer service is always the primary objective in day-to-day interactions. Displays work habits which are considerate of others, safe, and orderly (Required).

Licenses and Certifications

• NBRC National Board of Respiratory Care (Required).
• State Respiratory Therapist (RRT) (Required).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Cert (ACLS) (Required).
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (Required).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) (Preferred).
• S.T.A.B.L.E. Certification (Preferred).

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.

Pay

$26.08 - $48.50

Schedule

Full Time, Day shift.