Description
Shift: Nights (rotating weekends).
A hospital in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care. In this role, you will assess and treat patients with breathing and cardiopulmonary needs, working with the interdisciplinary team. This position reports to the Director of Respiratory Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
- Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery and aerosol medication delivery.
- Assist with placement of artificial airways; initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- Monitor patients for therapeutic response; notify the provider and intervene as appropriate.
- Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
- Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation.
- U.S. candidates only.
- Open to experience — CRT or RRT considered; new graduates considered.
- NBRC and State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
- Associate Degree or Certificate Program in Respiratory.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
Pay is based on experience: under 1 year $29.56–$31.04/hr; 2–3 years $32.52/hr; 4–5 years $33.99/hr; 6–7 years $35.47/hr; 9–10+ years $36.95/hr; 12+ years $40.65/hr. Shift differentials: nights +$3.00/hr; no weekend differential. No sign-on bonus for this role. Relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis. Competitive benefits package.
How to Apply
If you want your nights measured by patients who breathe easier because of your care, apply now. Bring your license, your respiratory experience, and your passion for the field.
Questions about this role? Contact Marni Allon, All Med Search — Marni@AllMedSearch.com · 858-414-6425