Registered Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Location:Cape Coral Hospital -636 Del Prado BlvdCape Coral FL 33990

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1/6:45:00 AM to 7:15:00 PM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$28.47 - $37.01 / hour

Summary

Were actively seeking a dedicated Critical Care Respiratory Therapist to join our mission-driven team at Cape Coral Hospital. As part of the largest non-profit hospital system, youll work in cutting-edge facilities, collaborate with a supportive team, and have opportunities for professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and more. Plus, qualified candidates can receive up to $25,500 in hiring incentives! Join Lee Health for a meaningful contribution to community well-being!

Functions as an expert in critical care areas (pediatric, neonatal and adult critical care) and is utilized as a resource for less experienced staff. Administers all therapeutic, diagnostic, and mechanical modalities under the purview of Respiratory Care Services, for which the Therapist has demonstrated appropriate proficiency, and has been documented as competent to perform these procedures. All of the criteria-based duties within this document will be performed according to established policies, procedures and guidelines within the department and the hospital. Responsibility for the delivery of Respiratory Care to all patients, to include all therapeutic treatments, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas draws and analysis, ventilator management, and airway management and to include intubation with proper certification. May assess staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a Technical Consultant?.

Requirements

Education:

Associate degree required. Bachelors required to perform duties of a Technical Consultant.

Experience:

2 years critical care experience required.

Certification:

BLS required. Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as an ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist) or NPS (Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist) as required by specialty. ACLS, PALS, NRP and STABLE required as appropriate to population served and/or specialty. Intubation certification required.

License:

Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

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