Respiratory Therapist I

Department

Respiratory Care Services Job Summary

• The Respiratory Therapist assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates therapeutic respiratory interventions for patients requiring services due to acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disease.
• Therapeutic modalities include airway management, arterial blood gas sampling, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, administration of medical gases and pharmacological agents to the tracheobronchial tree, comprehensive ventilator management, and participation in hemodynamic monitoring.
• With approval from the Pulmonary Council and Respiratory Care Department, the therapist may perform elective and emergency intubations, insertion of arterial lines, and bedside bronchoscopies.
• The Respiratory Therapist may initiate therapy under established departmental protocols.
• Active interdisciplinary collaboration with physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and other healthcare professionals is expected and encouraged.
• Professional responsibilities may also include precepting or being shadowed by healthcare students.

• Required Qualifications
• Require an active State of Florida licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) under Florida Statutes, Chapter 468.
• Require graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Require American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) - Require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire. - Require Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within six (6) months of transfer/hire (Venice Location only).
• Require active RRT Credential with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Bachelor of Science degree or higher in respiratory care or a related field.
• Prefer demonstrated ability to work and plan with others in a team setting while being creative and time effective.

Mandatory Education

Preferred Education: Required License and Certs

Preferred License and Certs