PERM-RESPIRATORY THERAPIST-ICU-12HR DAYS

Oviedo, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)

Position Description

Position Name: RRT

Available Shifts: Nights (Rotating Weekends)

We offer a full range of healthcare services. Our services include surgical inpatient units and intensive care. We deliver 24/7 emergency care. Our hospital offers medical cardiology and telemetry. We provide inpatient and outpatient surgery and womens services including labor and delivery. Our hospital offers comprehensive diagnostic imaging. We also offer cardiopulmonary services and cardiac catheterization. We are committed to providing patient-centered care.

Job Summary and Qualifications:

The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. As a vital part of the patient care team the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities:

You will perform and document patient assessment including breath sounds airway patency and cuff pressure. You will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for and response to respiratory therapy.
You will administer respiratory care therapies including oxygen delivery aerosol medication delivery and chest physiotherapy.
You will assist with placement of artificial airways. You will initiate monitor and maintain mechanical ventilation.
You will monitor patient for therapeutic response. You will notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
You will assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
You will respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.

Requirements:

1 year of RRT experience required (would like to see L&D or critical care experience). *CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) does not qualify.
Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
(NBRC-RRT) Registered Respiratory Therapist
Associate Degree
Basic Cardiac Life Support or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Advanced Cardiac Life Spt or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
PALS Pediatric Adv Life Supt or PALS Instructor must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date
(RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner

Benefits

The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits life and disability coverage flexible spending accounts supplemental health protection plans (accident critical illness hospital indemnity) auto and home insurance identity theft protection legal counseling long-term care coverage moving assistance pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child elder and pet care home and auto repair event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition student loan certification support dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off paid family leave long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) Position Description Position Name: RRT Available Shifts: Nights (Rotating Weekends) We offer a full range of healthcare services. Our services include surgical inpatient units and intensive care. We deliver 24/7 emergency care. Our hospital offers med...