Registered Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights

Up to $15,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience 

Summary

Registered Respiratory Therapist  / RRT is responsible for the skilled and competent delivery of Respiratory Care and Special Diagnostics Services ordered by a physician in accordance with established protocols set by the facility or other Health Care provider in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the Cardiopulmonary system. These services may include but are not limited to: delivery of prescribed oxygen and aerosol therapy, pulse oximetry for oxygen titration, and administration and monitoring of all respiratory and therapeutic modalities which include aerosolized medications and arterial blood gas sampling and analyses. Registered Respiratory Therapist  / RRT Diagnostic Specialist position includes proficiency in the following: Bedside PFT testing, perform routine EKG’s, stress testing, pulmonary function testing, and holter tape scanning. May be required to attend to ER and Trauma patients as needed. Registered Respiratory Therapist  / RRT  is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Special Diagnostics department in the absence of the Director, Manager, and/or supervisory personnel. The Registered Respiratory Therapist  / RRT is also responsible for documenting and maintaining shift coverage in the event of sick call or no show and dividing and distributing work assignments to all Special Diagnostics personnel.

Qualifications

Education

Minimum: Associates Degree - Graduate of an AMA respiratory therapist program.

Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in an acute care setting/emphasis on cardiac rhythm recognition.

Certifications

Current Florida License as a Registered Respiratory Therapist  / RRT , NBRC   RRT credential, ACLS, BLS, (PALS is optional.)

Other Qualifications

Skills in EKG, Pulmonary Function Testing, Stress Testing and/or Holter Monitoring/Scanning, Trauma and Open heart care.

 

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Performs all aspects of respiratory care to include diagnostic test of the cardio-pulmonary system; performs quality control on all respiratory care equipment to include blood gas analyzers.

Education:

Required: Graduate of an AMA accredited respiratory care program.

Alabama - Minimum Education Requirements:  Graduate of a CoArc approved program (or successor organization), eligible to sit for CRT/RRT exam and holding a temporary license issued by the State of Alabama. Work experience may NOT substitute for minimum education requirement.

 

Experience:

not applicable

Certifications:

Required: RCP or equivalent State licensure. AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal).
Preferred:  RRT
 

Alabama - Minimum Certification Requirements:  AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, AHA PALS, NRP (if serves neonatal). State  Respiratory Therapy License and Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LRT),  Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required upon hire.  If Temporarily Licensed via Alabama Board for Respiratory Therapy, CRT or RRT must be obtained prior to expiration of temporary license.
Preferred:  RRT
 

Physical Demands:

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