RRT II - Respiratory Therapy - Per Diem - Days

About the role

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner will perform all respiratory care techniques in both critical and non-critical care areas. They will assist and advise staff Certified Respiratory Practitioners.

• Aerosol therapy
• Oxygen therapy
• CPT
• Incentive spirometry
• Mechanical ventilation
• Arterial blood gases
• Pulmonary function testing
• Pulse oximetry
• Assist with fiberoptic bronchoscopy
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapist Program with Associate’s Degree.
• Physical Requirements: This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. The team member will need to frequently assist lifting patients and heavy equipment. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, work independently, making sound decisions, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.
• Threshold Requirements: Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation. TB/PPD Surveillance Program. Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist by NBRC
• Current Florida RT or TT license
• CRT is accepted, but must become a Registered Respiratory Therapist within 36 months from initial hire date
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers
• PALS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers