Respiratory Extern - Float Pool

About the role

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Responsibilities

• Perform multiple duties that require experience in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of respiratory related equipment
• Work under the direction of a Respiratory Therapist
• Maintain an appropriate level of equipment in the various work areas
• Assist Respiratory Therapists with various procedures and tasks as directed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Actively enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
• BLS/CPR (American Heart Association) certification
• ACLS and PALS certification required prior to graduation

Preferred

• 2nd year Respiratory Therapy student with previous healthcare experience
• Previous experience with assembly and cleaning of respiratory equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Job Shift: Rotate | Job Type: Per Diem

St. Marys Medical Center (SMMC), part of the Palm Beach Health Network, is a 420-bed acute care hospital in West Palm Beach. The hospital has been serving Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast for more than 80 years. SMMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center, a state-designated Pediatric Trauma Referral Center, certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and has a level III NICU. Pediatric services are provided at the Palm Beach Childrens Hospital at St. Marys Medical Center, which is the only dedicated childrens hospital between Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando. Along with 24/7 dedicated pediatric emergency and trauma care, Palm Beach Childrens Hospitals medical staff consists of 196 pediatricians in 36 subspecialties.