Job Information
Trinity Health Registered Respiratory Therapist, Full Time (Free Standing ER- Deerfield Beach) in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
$20K Sign on Bonus for this Full Time position
This position will be in our Free Standing Emergency Room located in Deerfield Beach
340 S Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441
A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) helps patients with breathing problems, from premature babies to the elderly, by diagnosing, treating, and managing lung conditions like asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis , using diagnostic tests , oxygen therapy , mechanical ventilation , and airway clearance techniques , working with doctors to create treatment plans and educate patients on managing their respiratory health.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Performs Emergency room therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.
Performs or assists with endotracheal intubation as indicated in a safe manner
Performs endotracheal extubation as indicated in a safe manner.
Maintains clinical competency for mechanical ventilation in adult, pediatric and newborns.
Able to perform arterial blood gas draws and analyze in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries as well as capillary samples.
Able to insert IV lines, and draw lab work
Able to monitor cardiac rhythms and perform 12 lead EKG
Education/Certification Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.
Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.
Willing to train for IV insertion and monitor tech shared roleCompetency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.
Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) preferred.
Licensure
Current State of Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist from the Department of Health.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification from American Heart Association is required.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance
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Ministry/Facility Information
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Holy Cross Health Florida in Fort Lauderdale has been named one of America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals by Forbes!
Legal Info
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran