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Respiratory Therapist RRT
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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
- Respiratory Therapist
- who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community at Mease Countryside Hospital. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.
Position Details:
- + •
Facility:
- BayCare Health System
- Respiratory Care Services +
Location:
- Mease Countryside +
Status:
Full Time, Exempt:
No +Shift Hours:
- 6:30PM
- 7:00AM +
Shift:
- Nights +
Weekend Work:
- Every Other +
On Call:
- No •BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including•: + Sign on Bonus and Relocation Bonus (if applicable) + Competitive pay and increase •premium night shift differential•.
Responsibilities Include:
- + Delivers Respiratory Care Services under the order of the physician and in accordance with protocols established by the hospital, other health care providers, or the board and functions in situations of unsupervised patient contact requiring individual judgment.
Certifications and Licensures Required:
- + RRT (Respiratory Therapy License) + Active NBRC Credential for
RRT + CPR
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) + NRP (Neonatal)- within 6 months + ACLS (Cardiovascular)
- within 6 months + PALS (Pediatric)
- Preferred
Education Required:
- + Technical Respiratory Therapy + Associate's Respiratory Therapy
- Preferred
Experience Required:
- + 6 Months Respiratory
Specific Skills Required:
- + NICU and Pediatric experience is preferred.
- Position
- Respiratory Therapist RRT
- Location
Safety Harbor:
Mease Countryside | Clinical | Full Time- Req ID
- 170589