Seasonal 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 2  is trained to work independently in either PEDIATRICS And or Trauma ICU.

• 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. 
• Administers respiratory therapy procedures; understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each. 

Education:        

• Graduate of a Respiratory Care Program                  

  Experience:        

• 0 - 2 yrs       

             
License:         

• REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (Florida)       

             
Certification:        

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

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