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Respiratory Therapist Lead
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$61,904 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth
Job Description
- ( 2600004T ) Description The Respiratory Therapist Lead assists Director for twenty-four hour/day accountability for the planning, directing, leading and evaluating the care, provided by the Respiratory Services staff and EEG Department.
- Issued by Florida or Compact State Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification Basic Life Support (BLS)
- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Life Support (ACLS
- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Life Support (PALS
- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Certified Respiratory Therapy (CRT) Or National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
- Adult Critical Care Specialty (ACCS) Work Experience Three years' Acute Care experience required