Respiratory Therapist

Job description:

Knowledge of patient responses, side effects and proper dosages of medications used in respiratory care. Able to communicate effectively with Physicians, patients, managers and the publics. Ability to teach/instruct, assess and reassess others. Able to recognize and report abuse and neglect in patients. Knowledge of generally accepted practices in respiratory care as prescribed by the physician. Delivers, set-up, and maintains routine and non-routine therapies and equipment (i.e., oxygen, aerosol therapy, ventilators) utilized by Respiratory Therapy. Ability to perform and interpret Arterial Blood Gases.

Qualifications:

1yr min Acute care setting exp required (ICU, CVICU, NICU, PICU, Critical care unit)

FL State Respiratory License

NBRC RRT/CRT

Basic Cardiac Life Support(BLS)

ACLS- Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

NRP - Neonate Resuscitate must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

PALS - Pediatric Adv Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Great benefits. Relo offered!