Trinity Health logo

Registered Respiratory Therapist, $20K Sign on Bonus

Trinity Health
  • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
  • Autofill and Review
15 days ago

Job Description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Night Shift

Description:

Acute care hospital setting requiring critical thinking skills and primary knowledge of adult respiratory disease processes and respiratory therapy treatment applications. Knowledge of Adult mechanical ventilation principles and current practice guidelines. Willing to work in all areas of RT including Emergency room, Adult Critical care, Blood Gas Analysis. COPD education and Tobacco Cessation counseling a plus.

$20K Sign On Bonus

Full Time Nights

New Increased Pay Rates!

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program, RRT Florida Licensed,  active NBRC certificate. This is a Full -time position with Benefits. Requires BLS, ACLS and at least 1 year hospital experience.

The job of a Respiratory Therapist includes:

* Performs floor care therapies and oxygen administration following proper policy and procedure.

*Performs floor care therapies and oxygen in an acute care setting.* 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 critical care units.* Able to perform arterial blood gas draws in a safe and effective manner from radial, brachial and femoral arteries.

What a Respiratory Therapist Will Need: * High school diploma or equivalent is required.* Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program required.* Work experience in all aspects of respiratory care preferred.* Competency in blood gas analysis, Spirometry.

* Bronchoscopy assistance a plus.* 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 certification required.

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationFt. Lauderdale, Florida
IndustryHealthcare Services
Company Size10,000 employees or more
Websitehttps://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results

About Company

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)unmatched
  • Clinical Competencyunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Health Departmentunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Maintenance - HVACunmatched
  • Phlebotomyunmatched
  • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched

Be found by employers

5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.

Level up your application

Professional resume templates

Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.

Free resume templates

Free resume builder

Improve your existing resume or start from scratch and create a standout, ATS-friendly resume. Add job-specific content, download and apply.

Free resume builder