Registered Respiratory Therapist III (RRT)

Job Shift: Nights

Job Type: Per Diem

The Respiratory Therapists is responsible for providing pulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician's orders, department policies & procedures. The RRT 3 performs arterial insertions and is trained to work independently in either PEDIATRICS or Trauma ICU and or diagnostics.

• Sets-ups & monitors mechanical ventilators & BIPAP/CPAP machines & performs the associated critical duties required for such as airway management & tracheal suctioning.
• Demonstrates critical care assessment skills, judgment, and decision making necessary for the trauma step down and trauma code.
• Performs advanced respiratory care skills.
• Administers respiratory therapy procedures; understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
• Daily job performance.

Education

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program

Experience

• 0-2 yrs

License

• REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (Florida)

Certifications

• BLS/CPR (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
• ACLS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN)
• PALS (AMERICAN HEART ASSN) WITHIN 90 DAYS OF HIRE

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