Respiratory Therapist - New Rates + Sign on Bonus!
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Job Description
Overview
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
*A joint venture with Select Medical*
Miami FL
Respiratory Therapist (RT)
Hours: Full Time 12hr shifts Night Shift
*Recently IncreasedRates!*
Pay: $32.13 - $43.25 per hour (based on experience)
Plus shift differential for night and weekend shifts
Sign on bonus: $10000
Responsibilities
Position Summary
Performs basic and advanced therapeutic procedures as outlined by the State Department of Health and under the scope of respiratory care services. Transcribes and implements physician orders in a competent and timely manner. Uses basic/advanced oxygen assessment skills and patient information to maintain awareness and coordinate patient care needs.
Job Duties Include:
- Performs advanced life support procedures including tracheal intubation using independent judgment in coordinating patients respiratory care plans and needs with the physicians nursing and ancillary staff.
- Confers with physicians to formulate and coordinate alternative forms of therapy according to patient need.
- Initiates patient-ventilator weaning procedures under the direction of the physician.
- Performs basic trachcare including but not limited to routine and emergent trachtube changes.
- Monitors patients respiratory status using competent bedside assessment skills and maintains awareness of patient pH/electrolyte balance ABG values renal neurological and orthopedic functions as applicable to the delivery of respiratory care.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess Active credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or state equivalent
- BLS certification required
- Current state Licensure required
- ACLS required upon hire
Preferred Experience
- 1 year of related experience preferred
Additional Data
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medicals Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical physical emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
- Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Stroke
- Amputation
- Neurological Disorders
- Orthopedic Conditions
- Multiple Traumas
Employment Type
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