Respiratory Lead

About the role

The Respiratory Therapist III provides routine, emergent, and critical cardiopulmonary care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under physician supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery of cardiopulmonary care and ensure therapy effectiveness through assessment and documentation.
• Monitor and instruct patients during treatments, adjust therapies based on clinical data, and recommend changes in care plans.
• Initiate and manage mechanical ventilation, reevaluate ventilator settings, troubleshoot alarms, and facilitate weaning processes.
• Perform advanced diagnostic and invasive procedures such as arterial line placement, intubations, and bedside bronchoscopies.
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases, perform point-of-care testing, and adjust respiratory management accordingly.
• Respond to hospital emergencies, establish and maintain airways, and perform CPR.
• Maintain equipment, ensure safety protocols, and manage supplies.
• Participate in hospital rounds, education, and training activities to maintain clinical competency.
• Assume charge responsibilities, supervise staff, forecast shift needs, and mentor students and new hires.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care from an accredited program.
• Certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
• Licensed as a Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Preferred experience includes adult critical care and Level II NICU roles.