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Advanced Registered Respiratory Therapist Nights 3PM - 3AM
Job Description
Day One:
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100%Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits Schedule:
Full timeShift:
Night (United States of America)Address:
410 S 11TH ST City:
LAKE WALES
State:
Florida Postal Code:
33853Job Description:
- Up to 20K Sign on Bonus
- Up to 10K Relocation Bonus
Shift:
Nights 3am- 3pm Performs airway maintenance, including manual resuscitators, suctioning, intubation, extubation, and tracheostomy tube changes per facility needs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify plan of care [Required] Ability to ensure infection control [Required] Effective oral and written communication skills, including documentation in the patient care record (EMR), and ability to use and adapt to computer systems and applications [Required] Airway management skills, including insertion and maintenance of a patent airway, including endotracheal intubation [Required] Ability to provide optimal respiratory support including administration of oxygen and other inhaled gasses, administer medications including inhaled vasodilators and nebulized opioids to the respiratory system, lung expansion, and bronchial hygiene therapy [Required] Ability to appropriately initiate, operate, manage, and liberate non-invasive, invasive, and advanced modes of mechanical ventilation, including High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation [Required] Ability to perform ABG Puncture, analysis, arterial cannulation using sterile procedure, and hemodynamic monitoring [Required] Ventilator patient transportation [Required] Knowledge and skill to care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a health care delivery system [Preferred] Experience caring for patients in the Emergency Room [Preferred] Knowledge and skill for neonatal patient care—including newborn oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling, stabilization, and ventilator care—as applicable [Preferred] Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump management and initiation [Preferred] Infant and pediatric experience (may be campus specific) [Preferred]Education:
Associate's [Required] Bachelor's [Preferred]Field of Study:
inRespiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science Work Experience:
1+ years of critical care experience [Required]Licenses and Certifications:
State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required] Basic Life Support- CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
Physical Requirements:
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Pay Range:
$25.16- $46.
Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/ This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.Career Insights for Respiratory Therapist
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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